Tieto appoints Katariina Kravi as Executive Vice President, Human Resources


Tieto Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 1 February 2012, 9.30 am EET

Katariina Kravi (born 1967) has been appointed Executive Vice President, Human Resources and member of Tieto's Leadership Team as of 1 April 2012. Katariina has graduated from the University of Turku, Finland with an LL.M. degree.

Katariina Kravi joins Tieto from Nokia Oyj, where she has been working in various HR positions since 1996. Her latest role in Nokia was Vice President, Human Resources in Nokia Markets organization. Previously she has led HR for the Multimedia Business Group (2004–2007), Business Unit Management (2002–2003) and a number of regional responsibilities.

”Katariina brings with her extensive experience in driving company level transformations with the combined HR and business agendas in a highly dynamic environment. I’m very pleased to have Katariina joining Tieto in a very important leadership role and look forward to her contribution in making also Tieto a highly desirable workplace for IT professionals,” says Kimmo Alkio, President and CEO.

”I am truly excited to join Tieto and believe that my experience will help me drive its transformation, renewal and employee engagement in my new role. Tieto is a company full of excellent talent and I am eager to join the team,” says Katariina Kravi.

Katariina Kravi's CV is available on Tieto's website at www.tieto.com/cv.

For further information, please contact:
Kimmo Alkio, President and CEO, tel. +358 2072 010

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Tieto is the leading IT service company in Northern Europe providing IT and product engineering services. Our highly specialized IT solutions and services complemented by a strong technology platform create tangible business benefits for our local and global customers. As a trusted transformation partner, we are close to our customers and understand their unique needs. With about 18 000 experts, we aim to become a leading service integrator creating the best service experience in IT. www.tieto.com