At the annual general meeting of Hartwall Capital held on 3 May 2019, M.Sc. (Econ) Michael Rosenlew was elected as new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hartwall Capital. Rosenlew succeeds Ole Johansson, who no longer was available as Chairman.

Michael Rosenlew has had a long and successful career at IK Investment Partners and has previous Board experience from i.a., Caverion Plc (chairman), Pöyry Plc and Stockmann Plc. The nomination of Rosenlew enhances the Board’s Private Equity know-how, and strengthens the company’s ability to execute its investment strategy, says Peter Therman, chairman of the owners’ nomination Board:

”Michael has unique experience and a background that suits our company well. With this competence, and considering that he knows the company well from his previous member years 2013 – 2018, he has a solid vision of how to develop the company during its next phase.”

Michael Rosenlew is delighted over the new assignment:

”I like the company and the industry. One could say, in a way, that I am returning to my roots. I am very proud to be heading the investment company of this iconic Finnish family and thus be part of the family’s success story.”