Management team
The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company in accordance with the Limited Liability Companies Act and the instructions and advice given by the Board of Directors. The person acting as the CEO is responsible for ensuring that the company’s accounts are kept in accordance with the law and that the company’s assets are managed in a reliable manner. The CEO, as the Chair of the management team, acts as the direct supervisor of the team members.
The management team assists the person acting as the CEO. The Management Team handles the main issues that concern managing the company, such as issues related to strategy, budget, interim reports and acquisitions, and prepares investments for approval by the Board of Directors. The Management Team meets, as a rule, once a month and at other times, when necessary.
Management Team members
Mikko Kuusilehto, b. 1975
Group CEO
Member of the management team since 6 August 2025
Employed by Robit Plc since 2025
Gender: Male
Background add
Primary work experience:
- Kuusakoski Oy, CEO 2018–2025
- Kuusakoski Oy, Chief Operating Officer 2016–2017
- Peikko Group Oy, Chief Operating Officer 2015–2016
- Peikko Group Oy, CEO, Slovakia 2013–2015
- Peikko Group Oy, CEO, Finland 2008–2014
Education
- M.Sc. (Eng.)
Jorge Leal, b. 1983
VP Commercial Development
Member of the management team since 26 January 2022
Employed by Robit Plc since 2011
Gender: Male
Background add
Primary work experience:
- Robit Plc, Director, Global Sales, Finland 2020–2021
- Robit Plc, Head of Offering & Product Manager Top Hammer, Finland 2018–2019
- Robit SAC, General Manager & Sales Director 2015–2018
Education:
- M.Sc.
Ari Suokas, b. 1981
Group CFO
Member of the management team since 14 April 2025
Employed by Robit Plc since 2025
Gender: Male
Background add
Primary work experience:
- Bronto Skylift Oy Ab, CFO 2025
- Elematic Oyj, CFO 2023–2024
- UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Director, Business Control & Strategy 2021–2023
- UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Director, Financial Control 2017–2021
- UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Finance Manager 2015–2017
- PwC Oy, Senior Consultant 2013–2015
- Deloitte Oy, Consultant 2012–2013
- Metsä Tissue Oyj, Controller 2009–2012
Education
- M.Sc. (Eng.)
Kimmo Kuusela, b. 1980
VP Sales & Marketing
Member of the management team since 24 August 2026
Employed by Robit Plc since 2026
Gender: Male
Background add
Primary work experience:
- Glaston Oyj Abp, Executive Vice President, Sales & Service EMEA & APAC 2025–2026
- Glaston Oyj Abp, Senior Vice President, Sales & Service APAC 2024–2025
- Glaston Oyj Abp, Vice President, Strategic Accounts & Innovation 2021–2024
- Glaston Oyj Abp, Director, Group R&D and Strategic Accounts 2019–2021
- Glaston America Inc., Sales Director 2017–2019
- Glaston Finland Oy, Director, Customer Engineered Solutions 2015–2017
Education
- eMBA
Pia Mutanen, b. 1980
Group HR Director
Member of the management team since 1 January 2025
Employed by Robit Plc since 2024
Gender: Female
Background add
Primary work experience:
- Fastems Oy Ab, VP People & Culture 2022–2024
- Fastems Oy Ab, Head of People Development 2020–2022
- Tampere-talo Oy, Development Manager, HR & ICT 2013–2020
- Sandvik Mining & Construction Oy, HR Manager 2012–2013
- Sandvik Mining & Construction Oy, HR Specialist 2006–2012
Education:
- M.Sc.
