James Turner joins Teknos Group as Chief Communications Officer, member of TMT

On 1 September, James Turner has been appointed Teknos Group Chief Communications Officer. He is responsible for internal and external communications, including public affairs. James manages the Group Communications Team and supports communication teams and processes globally. He is a member of the Teknos Management Team (TMT).  

James is a senior communicator with significant experience leading communications in global organisations.

"I'm thrilled to join the Teknos family. Together, we'll tell our story so that everyone knows how 'We make the world last longer' and why it's so important." says James. 

"Having James in the Teknos Management Team will give us new energy, direction and enhance our communications. His expertise will help us share our culture, improve understanding of our processes and further develop effective cross-border communication." Says Paula Salastie, CEO and owner of Teknos Group.

Maksymilian Pawlowski
Group Communications Manager
Tel.: +48 726 355 244 
maksymilian.pawlowski@teknos.com

Teknos is a global coatings company with operations in more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia, and the USA. It employs approximately 1,800 people and the net sales for 2021 was EUR 420 million. Teknos is one of the leading suppliers of industrial coatings with a strong position on architectural coatings on selected markets. Teknos wants to make the world last longer by providing smart, technically advanced paint and coating solutions to protect and prolong. Teknos always works in close cooperation with its customers. It was established in 1948, and is one of Finland’s largest family-owned businesses. For further information, visit www.teknos.com