– FINLAND, Hameenlinna – Kamux Corporation (HEL: KAMUX) today announced the appointment of Tapio Pajuharju as the new CEO during the first half of 2023, succeeding Juha Kalliokoski who will step down from the Board of Directors as CEO.
“We could not be happier to welcome Tapio as the new CEO of Kamux. International profitable growth is key to the Company’s vision to become the number one used car retailer in Europe. Tapio is an experienced professional in sales and marketing as well as in concept and brand building with a solid track record. In addition, having served as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, Tapio already knows Kamux very well.” said Board Chairman, Harri Sivula.
About Tapio Pajuharju
Tapio Pajuharju has a long and versatile career in Finland and internationally. He joins Kamux from Harvia Plc, a global leader in the sauna and spa market, which he has led as CEO since 2016. Before Harvia, Mr. Pajuharju has worked for example as CEO of Hartwall (2014-2016) and Lumene (2004 – 2014), in various leadership positions in the Huhtamaki Group, both in Finland and in the United States (1997 – 2004) as well as in the confectionery manufacturer Leaf in Finland and Poland (1998-1997). Currently, he is a member of the Board of Directors at Kamux Corporation (2021 -) as well as the Chair of the Board of Directors at Eezy Plc, a personnel services company (2019 -). Pajuharju will continue as a member of the Board of Directors at Kamux Corporation until the Annual General Meeting of 2023.
Tapio Pajuharju said: “Kamux has had a long and successful journey under the leadership of Juha and a competent team. I look forward to working with the team to build further and develop this innovative pioneer in its field. Kamux has created something unique in its field and we want to take it to the next level.”
About Kamux
Kamux is a retail chain specializing in the sale of used cars and related integrated services that has grown rapidly. Kamux combines online shopping with an extensive showroom network to provide its customers with a great service experience anytime, anywhere. In addition to digital channels, the company has a total of 78 car showrooms in Finland, Sweden, and Germany. Since its founding, the company has sold over 400,000 used cars, 68,429 of which were sold in 2021. Kamux’s revenue reached EUR 937.4 million in 2021. In 2021, Kamux’s average number of employees was 848 in terms of full-time equivalent employees. Kamux Corporation is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
For more information: https://www.kamux.com/en/
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