Stora Enso has appointed Katariina Kravi as executive vice president, head of human resources, as it seeks to transform the culture and values of the company and its employees in a move towards a circular bioeconomy.
Ms Kravi has joined Stora Enso from Tieto, a Nordic software and services company, where she served as chief people and culture officer. Previously she has held several HR management positions at Nokia.
Ms Kravi noted, ‘Stora Enso’s mission to replace fossil-based materials with renewable products contributes to the circular bioeconomy, something that is important to all of us. Human resources is a key driver in transforming any business and help define the success factors for company culture, values and individual growth.’
Starting in her new role on 1 September, 2020, Ms Kravi has also become a member of the Stora Enso group leadership team.
Stora Enso president and CEO Annica Bresky said, ‘Katariina Kravi’s experience in leading change, digital transformation and talent development, is a very good addition to our leadership team. Her background in technology and digitalisation is very valuable and will support us in our continued transformation as ‘the renewable materials company’.
‘I also appreciate her experience in leading teams in complex and demanding environments.’
