TPi January 2018

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New CEO appointed at Kemppi Ville Vuori has been appointed CEO of Kemppi Oy. Mr Vuori previously acted as CEO of Incap Oyj. He began his work at Kemppi at the end of 2017.

Before working at Incap Oyj, Mr Vuori worked as CEO of Kumera Drives and Finavia’s SkyHow Ltd. In addition, he has extensive experience in global management positions from ABB. “We are very pleased to welcome Ville to the Kemppi team,” commented Teresa Kemppi-Vasama, executive chairman of Kemppi Oy. “He has extensive experience in leadership and business and holds strong proof of managing companies successfully. Ville is familiar with the characteristics of both large and small companies as well as public companies and family-owned businesses. He is used to operating in an international environment and has experience in working with many of the customer segments important to us. Ville has actually worked as a plater-welder before starting his studies, which means he has seen the world of welding also on a more practical level.” “Kemppi is a modern company with a long history, and one of the leaders in its industry,” added Mr Vuori. “Kemppi has excellent opportunities for growth in international welding. I am proud to become a part of Kemppi’s strong team.”

Local expertise is available via its global partner network covering more than 60 countries. Kemppi Oy – Finland www.kemppi.com

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