Aug 27, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. Alexis Fries, who was appointed as President and CEO of Pöyry PLC, will take up his position on 1 September 2012, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network. The new compositions of Pöyry's Board Committees, as announced on 21 June 2012, will come effective on 1 September 2012. Pöyry is a global consulting and engineering company dedicated to balanced sustainability and responsible business.