Topi Simola appointed new Managing Director of Nobina Finland
Topi Simola has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Nobina Finland and a member of Nobina's Group Management. He comes from VR Group, where he held the position of Senior Vice President of City Traffic, and will assume the role as Managing Director of Nobina Finland on August 26. At the same time, current Managing Director Petri Auno will assume a new role within Nobina as COO with group-wide responsibilities including Procurement, Safety and Security, as well as implementation of group-wide working methods.
Topi has extensive experience in the public transport industry and several leading positions, where he has successfully run and developed the business from both strategic and operational functions.
"I am pleased to welcome Topi to Nobina. With his vast experience from the public transport sector in both Finland and Sweden, I am confident that Topi, together with the Finnish management team, will take our position in Finland to the next level and continue to strengthen Nobina in the Nordic region," says Henrik Dagnäs, CEO of Nobina.
"It is very rewarding to be part of a company with such a clear forward-looking mindset. I look forward to continuing to drive both our operations and sustainable development forward together with committed colleagues. Public transport has a central role in creating a more sustainable future, and I am proud to be part of this journey," says Topi Simola.
As of September 1, Petri will take on the role of COO Nobina with responsibility for the group-wide functions of Procurement, Safety and Security, Start and Implementation, and e-mobility. Petri will remain a member of Group Management.
"During his years as Managing Director of Nobina Finland, Petri has shown great knowledge of Nobina and the industry as a whole. His operational experience will be an important part of Nobina's continued development and success," says Henrik.
"I look forward to bringing my operational experience into my new role as COO, where I will focus on developing and strengthening Nobina's position in the Nordic market together with knowledgeable colleagues. It is exciting to take on new challenges and continue to contribute to Nobina's continued success and growth," says Petri Auno.
For further information, please contact:
David Erixon, Head of Media Relations
david.erixon@nobina.se +46 72 967 02 84
About Nobina
This is Nobina. We are the Nordic region’s largest public transport operator, with 13,000 employees across four countries. Every day, all year round, one million people choose to travel more sustainably with us. From north to south, in urban and in rural areas. To the next bus stop, or all the way home. Together with our passengers and clients, we are big enough to make a real difference. From a welcoming greeting and a comfortable bus journey, to new smart technology that contributes to more fossil-free travel. A unique opportunity to bring about change.
The Group operates in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland and reported sales of over SEK 13 billion in 2023/2024. In the Swedish and Danish markets, Nobina also operates special needs transportation under the Samtrans, Göteborgs Buss, Telepass and Ørslev brands, respectively.
Together, we keep society moving every day.
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