Marimekko Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 29 November 2016 at 9.30 a.m.
TANYA STROHMAYER IS APPOINTED AS MARIMEKKO’S HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Tanya Strohmayer, BBA (political science/international business), 46, has been appointed as Marimekko’s Human Resources Director and member of the Management Group. She will start in the position by 28 February 2017.
Tanya Strohmayer has long experience of international human resources development and management. She will join Marimekko from her current position as Human Resources Director at Huurre Group. Previously she has worked, for example, as Human Resources Director at Paulig Group as well as in various development and project management positions at Nokia Corporation.
”People are our key asset in building our success and implementing our international growth strategy. HR leadership plays a significant role in developing a company, its corporate culture as well as competence and talent required for internationalisation. We are now strengthening our Management Group in this respect. Tanya Strohmayer has substantial experience of business-driven HR operations as well as talent and leadership development in an international environment. It’s great to have a professional like her to take charge of our HR strategy and its implementation,” says Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko, Marimekko’s President and CEO.
MARIMEKKO CORPORATION
Corporate Communications
Piia Kumpulainen
Tel. +358 9 758 7293
piia.kumpulainen@marimekko.com
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Marimekko is a Finnish design company renowned for its original prints and colours. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. Marimekko products are sold in about 40 countries. In 2015, brand sales of the products worldwide amounted to EUR 186 million and the company's net sales were approximately EUR 96 million. More than 150 Marimekko stores serve customers around the globe. The key markets are Northern Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. The Group employs about 400 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com