Johannes Gussander has resigned from his position as the CEO of Aditro Logistics and as a member of Posti Group’s Leadership Team. To ensure a smooth transition, he will continue in his role until the end of August 2021 and as a Special Advisor until October 31, 2021. The recruitment process for a new CEO has started.
Gussander joined the Swedish logistics company in 2015 and has served as its CEO since 2017. Posti acquired Aditro Logistics in April 2020, whereafter the company’s strategy has been renewed to focus on even improved customer experience and further growth.
Per Zandrén has been appointed as interim CEO of Aditro Logistics. Zandrén has worked as the Chief Operating Officer of Aditro Logistics since November 2020 and has more than 15 years of experience in management and logistics. The appointment will be effective as of September 1, 2021.
“Posti acquired Aditro Logistics a year ago. Under the lead of Johannes and his team, Aditro Logistics has grown profitably and done excellent job with developing its business. Aditro Logistics has an important role in achieving our renewed strategic goals of growing through parcel business and logistics in Finland, Sweden and the Baltics. I would like to warmly thank Johannes for his contribution and wish all the best success to Per in his new role,” says Turkka Kuusisto, President and CEO of Posti Group.
“I have had seven great years in Aditro Logistics including the last year in Posti Group. It is a fantastic team I’m leaving but for me personally it´s time to move on. Throughout these years we have developed this company to a strong logistics player, and I know the journey will continue. I really want to thank all employees and customers for these years,” continues Johannes Gussander.
“Aditro Logistics, together with its customers, is very well positioned for the future, and my main objective will be to execute on our strategy and continue the exciting journey that we have already started together”, Per Zandrén says.
After the changes, Posti Group’s Leadership Team as of September 1, 2021 comprises the following members:
Turkka Kuusisto, President and CEO
Yrjö Eskola, Postal Services
Arttu Hollmérus, Parcel and eCommerce
Timo Karppinen, CFO
Sakari Kiiskinen, Transval
Timo Koskinen, Human Resources
Jussi Kuutsa, Itella Russia
Petteri Naulapää, ICT and Digitalization
Anna Salmi, Brand, Communications and Sustainability
Kaarina Ståhlberg, Legal and M&A