Raisio’s CEO, Pasi Flinkman, will move to a new role outside the company later this year. The CEO transition does not change our strategic direction. We will continue to develop our beloved food brands and pursue our work in bringing together great taste, convenience and scientifically proven health benefits in consumers’ everyday lives. Ongoing projects, customer cooperation and partnerships will continue unchanged.
A carefully considered decision
According to Flinkman, the decision was not an easy one, as his role at Raisio remains meaningful both in terms of its purpose and the people involved.
– I continue to learn a great deal at Raisio and have the opportunity to work on important matters with highly capable people. However, the new role I have been offered is an opportunity that I feel is the right next step for me at this stage.
Flinkman describes his work at Raisio as inspiring and rewarding.
– It is a privilege to be part of Raisio’s continued development. I will continue in my role over the coming months and focus on ensuring that our work proceeds as planned.
A clear direction and strong growth capabilities
At Raisio, Flinkman sees a company where a long history, well-known brands and strong expertise come together around themes that are highly relevant today: food, health, wellbeing and responsible growth.
– At Raisio, we work on matters that truly matter. I particularly value our people and the commitment with which our shared goals have been taken forward.
Under Flinkman’s leadership, we have renewed our operations and strengthened our growth capabilities in recent years. In his view, the company has a strong foundation to continue on this path.
– Raisio is in a strong position, and I remain excited about the company’s future. I believe Raisio has the right direction and a strong foundation for future success. All the necessary ingredients are in place: talented people, strong expertise and the right resources.
Strategy and cooperation continue unchanged
During the CEO transition, our business operations, strategy and cooperation with customers and partners will continue as normal. Our Leadership Team and Board of Directors remain fully committed to continuing on the chosen path. Flinkman will support the transition in his role.
– I will continue as CEO until early November or until my successor takes up the role. I remain committed to carrying out my responsibilities until the end and to ensuring the transition is as smooth as possible.
Read our stock exchange release (on 21 May 2026)
RAISIO PLC
Raisio’s beloved brands make life more fulfilling for millions of people across Europe. We make food that combines delicious taste and convenience with scientifically proven health benefits in a way that gets people hooked on good habits. Our strong brands, such as Benecol® and Elovena®, turn our ambitions into reality. We stay hungry for growth and we aim to be distinctly more inventive than others. We have around 350 professionals focused on healthy food in six countries and export to more than 40 markets around the world. Raisio’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. In 2025, the Group’s comparable net sales for continuing operations were EUR 224.2 million and the comparable EBIT was EUR 28.5 million.
