Anni Palmio appointed M&A Director at Raisio Group

Press release 12 August 2025, 8:35

Anni Palmio, BBA, BA (European Business), has been appointed M&A Director of the Raisio Group as of 1 September 2025.

Anni Palmio is joining Raisio after working for the food and beverage company Paulig (Oy Gustav Paulig Ab) since 2014 in various positions. Since 2019, she has held the position of Strategy and M&A Manager at Paulig. Before joining Paulig, Palmio worked at Findus Finland and Haribo Lakrids Oy Ab.

Anni Palmio will report to Sari Koivulehto-Mäkitalo, Chief People and Legal Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team.

"Raisio’s strategy, announced in the spring, is based on three growth areas: breakfast and snacking, heart health and new business. New business includes research activities and acquisitions. Acquisitions can strengthen Raisio’s market positions, support the company’s current growth categories or help expand into new categories. We are delighted to welcome an M&A professional with strong FMCG experience to our team," says Pasi Flinkman, CEO of Raisio.

The role of M&A Director is new to the Raisio Group. In addition to this new role, Raisio strengthened its M&A work by establishing a new M&A Committee for the Board of Directors in the spring. Its task is to assist the Board in M&A processes and the development of strategic work related to M&A.

Inquiries:
Pasi Flinkman, CEO, tel. +358 400 819 947
 

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