Raute Appoints Interim Chief Commercial Officer 

Raute Corporation has appointed Arto Kaikkola, M.Sc. (Industrial Engineering and Management), as Interim Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 25 November 2025. Arto brings strong experience in commercial leadership and will support Raute’s global sales, customer value creation and commercial development during this transition period. 

Arto’s appointment follows the earlier announcement on 30 September 2025 regarding Chief Commercial Officer Jari Myyryläinen’s decision to leave Raute by 31 December 2025 to pursue a new opportunity outside the company. 

President and CEO Mika Saariaho thanks Jari for his contribution and welcomes Arto to his new role: 

I would like to thank Jari for his valuable contribution to strengthening Raute’s sales, marketing, and commercial excellence functions and wish him success in his future endeavours. At the same time, I want to warmly welcome Arto to the interim CCO role. His strong commercial background and deep understanding of business dynamics in our type of industries will support Raute as we continue to drive our commercial development forward.” 

Ensuring Continuity and Strengthening Commercial Excellence 
 
Raute has initiated the recruitment process for a permanent Chief Commercial Officer. The company remains committed to ensuring continuity in its commercial operations and advancing the development roadmap established in recent years. 

Under Jari’s leadership, Raute has taken significant steps in modernizing its commercial excellence and supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy. With Arto stepping in as Interim CCO, Raute continues this progress and drives forward its strategic targets in global sales, customer engagement and commercial performance. 
 
Looking Ahead 

Raute’s strategic direction remains unchanged. The company continues to strengthen its position as the leading technology partner for the engineered wood products industry, guided by a clear commercial vision and strong commitment to customers worldwide. 

Raute will provide further updates once the recruitment process for the permanent CCO has been completed. 

 

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Mika Saariaho, President and CEO, tel. +358 40 154 9393

 


In the picture, Arto Kaikkola (on the left) and Jari Myyryläinen ensuring a smooth transition at Raute's headquarters in Lahti.