Aspo Plc Announces CFO Transition

Aspo Plc (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki: ASP) announced on 17 March 2026 that its Chief Financial Officer, Erkka Repo, will leave the company to pursue a new role outside the organization. Repo, who has served as CFO since 2024, is scheduled to step down by September 2026.

Background

Repo has been a key member of Aspo’s Group Executive Committee and was credited with driving the company’s successful transformation and the achievement of strategic objectives over the past two years. Rolf Jansson, Aspo’s Chief Executive Officer, expressed appreciation for Repo’s contribution and wished him success in his future endeavors.

Aspo’s Business Context

Aspo operates in the industrial conglomerate space with a focus on sustainability and long‑term value creation. Its main segments—ESL Shipping and Telko—provide marine raw‑material transport, plastic raw‑material sourcing, and industrial‑chemical supplies. The company serves customers across 18 countries in Europe and parts of Asia, with a workforce of approximately 650 employees worldwide. Aspo was established in 1929 and remains headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Its shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki exchange.

Impact on Governance

The CFO’s departure will be managed through Aspo’s executive succession planning. The company has indicated that a new CFO will be appointed no later than September 2026, following Repo’s exit. While no successor has been named at this time, Aspo has emphasized its commitment to maintaining robust financial oversight during the transition.

In a separate development, Finnish construction group YIT announced that Erkka Repo would become its new Chief Financial Officer and a member of the management board, effective by September 2026. Repo will replace the interim CFO, Markus Pietikäinen, bringing more than 25 years of experience in finance and strategy, particularly in transformation and profitability initiatives.

Aspo’s official statement can be found on its investor‑relations website (www.aspo.com ), and further information is available upon request from the company’s CEO office.