To realize Walki's strong growth ambitions in the Asia Pacific region, it has been decided that as of January 1, 2012 Mikael Nováky will fully concentrate on growing the business in the Asian markets in his role as Vice President, Asia Pacific. Mikael's responsibilities include all  sales and business development activities of the Group in the APAC area and the Changshu plant.

As a consequence, Timo Finnström has been appointed Vice President, Paper Packaging and Sourcing, as of January 1, 2012. Both Timo and Mikael will continue to report to Leif Frilund.

Starting January 1, 2012 the Operational Excellence model will be strengthened by bringing together our Lean and Supply Chain operations into one organization. The Operational Excellence function will concentrate on improving Walki's competitiveness and customer service, and further developing and implementing Lean practices and continuous improvement.

Tuomo Wall, currently Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Technical Products has been appointed Vice President, Operational Excellence as of January 1, 2012. In this new role Tuomo will report to Leif Frilund.

Arno Wolff, currently Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Paper Packaging has been appointed Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Technical Products as of January 1, 2012. Arno will transfer to the new role gradually by April 1, 2012. Arno will report to Wolfgang Thissen, Vice President and General Manager, Technical Products; and concerning Paper Packaging to Timo Finnström.