Cargotec appoints Board member Jaakko Eskola as Chair of its Board of Directors alongside lkka Herlin stepping to Vice-Chair

– FINLAND, Helsinki –  Cargotec Corporation (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) today announced the appointment of Jaakko Eskola as the new Chair of its Board of Directors effect immediately, succeeding lkka Herlin who will remain on the board as the Vice-Chair.

About Jaakko Eskola

Jaakko Eskola joined Cargotec’s Board in March 2021 after a distinguished career in Wärtsilä and was elected as vice-chair of Cargotec’s Board of Directors previously in March 2022.

“I’m very humbled and excited to accept the role as Chair of Cargotec, particularly at such an exceptional time for the industry and wider society. I’m honored to succeed Ilkka and I look forward to working closely with the leadership to continue to ensure that Cargotec makes a positive impact on all stakeholders. I have already participated in the shaping of the refocused strategy that Cargotec has recently communicated and I’m convinced this is the right time to accelerate the transition to an even more profitable and futureproof business,” said Jaakko Eskola.

About Cargotec

Cargotec enables smarter cargo flow for a better every day with its leading cargo handling solutions and services. Cargotec’s business areas Kalmar, Hiab, and MacGregor are pioneers in their fields. Through their unique position in ports, at sea, and on roads, they optimize global cargo flows and create sustainable customer value. Cargotec has signed United Nations Global Compact Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The company’s sales in 2021 totaled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,000 people.

For more information: https://www.cargotec.com/

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