Wetteri updates its organizational structure and Management Team responsibilities

Wetteri Plc
Stock Exchange Release
5 August 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
 

Wetteri updates its organizational structure and Management Team responsibilities

Wetteri is renewing its organizational structure and moving from a matrix management model to a line organization. In connection with this change, the responsibilities of members of Wetteri's Management Team will be updated to align with the new organizational model. The composition of the Management Team will remain unchanged.

Going forward, Wetteri’s business operations will be managed through a model with two Area Directors. The Area Directors will have overall responsibility for the business operations in their respective regions, including car sales, maintenance services and the heavy equipment business.

Juha Kontio will be responsible for the Western Finland region and the business operations of Suvanto Trucks Oy. Ari Roivainen will be responsible for the business operations in the Eastern Finland region.

In addition to his role as Area Director, Juha Kontio will serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wetteri Group, with responsibility for the Group’s operational performance and financial development.

The changes will take effect on 14 August 2026.

“The renewed organizational model clarifies responsibilities, strengthens regional business management and improves our ability to respond to local market needs. Shared responsibility between two Area Directors, together with the COO role supporting business performance and profitability, will enable us to achieve profitable growth and operate more efficiently,” says Aarne Simula, CEO of Wetteri.

The composition of Wetteri’s Management Team as of 14 August 2026 will be as follows:

• Aarne Simula, CEO
• Maria Halttunen, CFO
• Juha Kontio, COO and Area Director, Western Finland
• Joakim Nyman, CIO
• Ari Roivainen, Area Director, Eastern Finland
• Heidi Väkevä, Director of Communications and Marketing.

All members of the Management Team report to CEO Aarne Simula.

WETTERI PLC
Aarne Simula
CEO

Further information:
CEO Aarne Simula
tel. +358 400 689 613
aarne.simula@wetteri.fi

Wetteri Plc – A car dealership from the north, across Finland

Wetteri Plc is a full-service car dealership with more than 60 years of history in the Finnish car market. Its business consists of three segments: passenger cars, maintenance services and heavy equipment. The company has grown from a local car dealership in Oulu into a national operator with locations across Finland. Wetteri employs approximately 760 automotive professionals. Our goal is to deliver unrivalled car trade services and to be an excellent partner for our customers throughout the entire car driving cycle. We are a key player in the Finnish car market on the journey towards zero-emission driving. More information: sijoittajat.wetteri.fi/en/.

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