President and CEO Pekka Lundmark has decided to leave Konecranes to pursue his career outside the company. The Board of Directors of Konecranes Plc will immediately start the search of a new President and CEO. Mr. Lundmark will leave the company in early September 2015 after the release of the January-June interim report and thereto related activities are completed. Until then, Mr. Lundmark continues as the President and CEO, the company said in its press release.
Stig Gustavson, Chairman of the Board of Konecranes Plc, comments:
“We were naturally saddened on learning about Pekka Lundmark´s new career moves and his decision to leave us. Lundmark will leave our Group in early September this year. We also want to express our understanding for Lundmark´s wish for new challenges. Lundmark has led our Group through both calm and stormy waters, with great success. Lundmark´s 10 years at the helm of Konecranes will be a brightly shining part of his CV.“