Nokian Tyres appoints Anna Hyvönen EVP of entire Passenger Car Tyres business

At a time when it is investing in new European capacity and exiting Russia, Finland’s Nokian Tyres has announced a reorganisation of its structure and management. These measures centre upon a combining of all Passenger Car Tyres commercial operations under the leadership of Anna Hyvönen, who currently serves as executive vice-president North America, Nordics and Vianor. Bahri Kurter, executive vice-president Central Europe at Nokian Tyres, is leaving the company to “pursue his career outside of Nokian Tyres.”

By combing operations, Nokian Tyres intends to increase strategic and operational synergies across the geographical areas. Anna Hyvönen takes on the role of executive vice-president Passenger Car Tyres and Vianor as of 1 September 2022.

“I want to thank Bahri Kurter for his contribution to success of the company over the past three years. We wish him all the best for the future”, says Jukka Moisio, president and chief executive officer of Nokian Tyres plc.

From September, the members of the Nokian Tyres management team are:

Jukka Moisio, President & CEO
Päivi Antola, Senior Vice President, Communications, Investor Relations and Brand
Anna Hyvönen, Executive Vice President, Passenger Car Tyres and Vianor
Adrian Kaczmarczyk, Senior Vice President, Supply Operations
Teemu Kangas-Kärki, CFO
Jukka Kasi, Senior Vice President, Products & Innovations
Päivi Leskinen, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Manu Salmi, Executive Vice President, Heavy Tyres and Nokia Factory