Teleste has named Esa Harju as its new President and CEO, replacing Jukka Rinnevaara, who is retiring from the company.
Harju has been a member of Teleste’s Management Group since 2016 in the role of Senior Vice President, Video Security and Information. Before joining Teleste, Esa was the CEO of Ixonos Plc and, prior to that, the CEO of Nokia Siemens Networks Finland Oy. He has also held various international executive positions at Nokia. He holds a M.Sc. Degree in Engineering.
“I want to wish Esa Harju the best of luck and success in his role as our President and CEO. Esa has extensive experience in the technology sector and international business. Teleste’s primary markets are in the middle of a technological transformation and we are in the process of opening up new markets, especially in North America. I’m convinced that, under Esa’s leadership, Teleste will continue its renewal and strategic growth,” said Timo Luukkainen, Chairman of Teleste’s Board of Directors.
Rinnevaara will step down from his role as CEO at the end of 2021. He reached the age of 60, his contractual age of retirement, in the spring.
“Jukka Rinnevaara is a highly regarded leader among Teleste’s employees, Board of Directors, shareholders and other stakeholders. Teleste has grown stronger and achieved significant growth during his long tenure as CEO,” added Harju.
As part of the transition, Rinnevaara will now work on a number of strategic projects.
