The Finnish drinks group, Oyj Hartwall, has appointed Mika Seitovirta as its new CEO. Seitovirta, who will take up his post on 1 June, 2003, is currently CEO of the Finnish car importer Oy Volvo Auto Ab.

Seitovirta will also take a seat on the board of UK-based brewing group, Scottish & Newcastle (S&N), Hartwall’s parent company. He succeeds Jussi Lansio who left Hartwall in January for personal reasons.

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