KH Group Shakes Up Board Leadership with New Chair

Event summary

  • Juha Karttunen resigned from KH Group’s Board of Directors on May 12, 2026.
  • Christoffer Landtman was elected as the new Chair of the Board.
  • The Board now consists of Landtman, Maija Jokela, Jari Rautjärvi, and Jon Unnérus.
  • Jari Rautjärvi became Chair of the Audit Committee, with Maija Jokela and Landtman as members.

The big picture

KH Group’s board reshuffle follows a period of strategic transformation, signaling a potential shift in governance priorities. As a Nordic player in construction machinery and rescue vehicles, the company’s leadership changes could influence its ability to navigate industry consolidation and sustainability demands. The move comes amid broader trends in corporate governance, where board composition is increasingly scrutinized for its impact on long-term performance.

What we're watching

Strategic Continuity
Whether Landtman can sustain Karttunen’s transformation momentum amid industry shifts.
Audit Committee Focus
How Rautjärvi’s leadership of the Audit Committee will impact governance oversight.
Market Perception
The pace at which Nasdaq Helsinki reacts to the leadership change.

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