Riku Lyly appointed as interim COO of Lindex Group’s Stockmann division
LINDEX GROUP plc, Press release, 19.6.2024 at 12:00 EEST
Riku Lyly, M.Sc., born 1984, has been appointed as interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Lindex Group plc’s Stockmann division. He will start in this position on 15 August 2024. As announced on 14 May 2024, current COO Tove Westermarck is leaving the company to join a new employer. She will support Lyly to secure a smooth transition.
Riku Lyly has worked with the Stockmann division since 2021, currently as Chief Offering and Experience Officer. Prior to Lindex Group, Lyly has held marketing director roles at Adidas Nordics and commercial leadership roles in the XXL Sports & Outdoor eCommerce organisation.
“I am pleased to welcome Riku to this key position of Lindex Group. His strong international experience in brands, offering development and commercial strategy implementation will be a great asset in further improving the Stockmann division’s business and profitability,” says CEO Susanne Ehnbåge.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the iconic Stockmann with a highly professional senior management team, truly committed colleagues and fantastic customers across all our markets. We will focus on delivering our profitability targets through the must-win areas - combining strong offering, commitment to loyal customers and a unique omnichannel experience with continuous improvement in the efficiency of our operations,” says Riku Lyly.
LINDEX GROUP plc
Susanne Ehnbåge
CEO
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Lindex Group plc is an international multichannel retail group with two divisions: Lindex and Stockmann. Lindex is a global fashion company with a purpose to empower and inspire women everywhere. Its three strong categories include women’s and kids’ wear as well as lingerie, where it is a market leader in the Nordics. Stockmann is a premium multi-brand retailer with department stores in Finland and the Baltics. Its purpose is to be a marketplace for a good life. In 2023, the Lindex Group’s revenue was EUR 952 million and it had some 5 800 employees. The Group’s roots lie in the Stockmann company founded in 1862 and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland. www.lindex-group.com
