At Suominen, Jonni Friman has been named the transformation management office’s senior vice president (SVP). He will report to CEO Tommi Björnman and be a member of Suominen’s executive team. On June 1, 2023, Friman will begin working in his new post.
“Jonni will begin directing the transformation with a systematic and comprehensive strategy as we work to reposition Suominen towards a profitable growth trajectory. He will be in charge of organising our improvement initiatives and carrying out our strategy. I have no doubt that Jonni’s broad expertise and knowledge will significantly improve our course of action, said Björnman.
Throughout the years, Friman has held a number of high-level positions in numerous organisations. He presently serves as Sydeemi Oy’s managing director. Prior to that, Friman began working at Capacent Oy. as a senior manager from 2008 to 2010, advancing to the position of business unit director between 2010 and 2013, and then serving as a partner from 2013 to 2016, Suominen said in a media release.
Friman’s background also includes a strong foothold in supply chain and business development, holding several key positions at Nokia Corporation from 1995 to 2007.