Changes in the Board of Directors of Wetteri Oyj

Wetteri Plc Stock exchange release 31 January 2025 at 20.30

Markku Kankaala, Chairman of the Board of Wetteri Oyj, is stepping down from his position due to health reasons. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Hannu Pärssinen as the new Chairman and Satu Mehtälä as the Vice Chair.

"I would like to thank the Board of Wetteri Oyj, the management, and the staff for their excellent cooperation. Wetteri is a strong player in its industry, and I am confident that the company has excellent prospects for continued growth and development. I leave my position with confidence and wish success to the new Chairman and the entire Board," said Markku Kankaala.

Hannu Pärssinen is a seasoned automotive industry professional and has served on Wetteri Oyj’s Board for several years.

"I want to express my gratitude to Markku for his valuable contribution to the company. Wetteri is in a strong position, and we will continue to drive the development of the company's business and profitability with determination. I look forward to working with the Board and management to ensure the company’s success," said the newly appointed Chairman, Hannu Pärssinen.

More information

Aarne Simula, CEO and President, Wetteri Plc
Tel. +358 400 689 613, aarne.simula@wetteri.fi

Wetteri Plc – an entrepreneur-driven growth company in the automotive sector

Wetteri Plc is an entrepreneur-driven growth company in the automotive sector. The company engages in the retail sales of passenger cars, commercial vehicles and heavy vehicles, and produces maintenance and repair shop services for vehicles, from passenger cars to heavy vehicles. Headquartered in Oulu, the company has 50 locations in Finland. The company employs app. 1,000 people, of whom around 76% work in maintenance and repair services. Wetteri promotes digitalisation in the automotive sector and is an important player on the common journey towards emission-free motoring. More information: sijoittajat.wetteri.fi/en/