Teleste, the Finnish broadband technology provider, has announced the appointment of Mervi Kerkelä-Hiltunen as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 2024. In her new role, she will also join Teleste’s management team.

Kerkelä-Hiltunen has over 25 years of diverse experience in financial management within international business across various industries. In her previous roles, she has developed strong expertise in advancing comprehensive financial operations and driving organisational change. Prior to joining Teleste, she served as the CFO of QPR Software.

“Teleste’s broadband network, public safety and information technologies present a unique opportunity to address critical issues such as climate change, urbanisation, and digitalisation through the company’s strategic initiatives. This greatly inspires me as I take on my new role as part of Teleste’s top team. I am eager to leverage my previous experience while also embracing new learning opportunities to advance Teleste’s strategy,” commented Kerkelä-Hiltunen.

“We warmly welcome Mervi Kerkelä-Hiltunen to Teleste to implement our strategy. Her diverse and international experience in finance and business development will be invaluable as she begins her journey with us. We are thrilled to have her bolster the management of our group’s business and finance,” added Teleste’s CEO Esa Harju.

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