– FINLAND, Helsinki – DNA Oyj (NASDAQ: DNA), part of Telenor Group, a leading telecommunications company across the Nordics, today announced the appointment of Jussi Tolvanen, M.Sc. (Econ) as CEO effective on 11 October, succeeding current CEO Jukka Leinonen who will move as EVP Head of Nordics at Telenor Group and will simultaneously become Chairman of DNA’s Board of Directors.
“It’s truly great to have Jussi continue my work as CEO of DNA. His approach to business is extremely customer- and human-oriented, which fits perfectly into DNA’s mindset and culture. In addition, he has extensive experience in IT and the corporate markets, which strengthens our expertise even further. I believe he’s just the right person to take DNA forward. I have had an incredible journey leading DNA — this company has been a pleasure to run,” said current CEO Jukka Leinonen.
About Jussi Tolvanen
Jussi Tolvanen currently works as Managing Director at Microsoft Oy. Before his current position, he has worked, among other things, as CEO at Avanade Finland and in various management positions at Fujitsu and Hewlett-Packard.
“It’s a joy and an honor to join the DNA team. The company is a forerunner in bringing new services and solutions to Finnish consumers and companies. I would like to thank Jukka and the entire DNA team for their excellent work and results. DNA’s values and corporate culture are the same as my own, and I believe that we have a significant opportunity to grow and develop together,” said Jussi Tolvanen.
About DNA
DNA is one of the leading telecommunications companies in Finland. We want to make our customers’ lives less complicated. We offer connections, services, and devices for homes and workplaces, contributing to the digitalization of society. DNA’s customers are consistently among the world’s top users of mobile data. DNA has approximately 3.6 million subscriptions in its fixed and mobile communications networks. The company has been awarded numerous times as an excellent employer and family-friendly workplace. In 2020, our net sales were EUR 934 million and we employ about 1600 people around Finland. DNA is a part of Telenor Group, a leading telecommunications company across the Nordics.
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