Prior to this, he held various positions within KONE Corporation, and in 1988-1994 he was the financial director of KONE’s crane division.
Rintamäki said: “I have worked in the crane industry for the past 26 years. Konecranes is currently in good shape and its future prospects are excellent. However, both personally and for the sake of renewal in the group, I feel that the time has come for a CFO change. For the moment I have no plans to seek full-time employment.”
CEO Pekka Lundmark said: “I understand and respect Rintamäki’s decision, although I would have preferred to see him continue his successful career within the crane industry for many years to come.”
He added: “I warmly thank Rintamäki for his excellent contribution to the development of this group.”
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I feel that the time has come for a CFO change |
The search for a new CFO will start immediately and both internal and external candidates will be considered. Rintamäki has confirmed that he will continue as CFO until his successor has been appointed and introduced to the position.
Meanwhile, Kim Gran, president and CEO, Nokian Tyres Plc, has been elected as a member of the Konecranes board for the next one-year term.
Gran (52), B.Sc. (Econ) has been the president and CEO of Nokian Tyres plc since 2000.