Ari Akseli

Ari Akseli is the current President of Grocery Trade at Kesko. Prior to this, they were the President at Anttila Oy from August 2010 to May 2013. Ari has also served as the Managing Director at K-citymarket Oy from January 2008 to May 2013, and as Vice President (commerce) at Kesko Food from September 2005 to October 2008.

Ari Akseli received their KTM Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Vaasa with a focus in leadership and management, marketing, and justice.

Ari Akseli works with Jukka Erlund - EVP & CFO , Jorma Rauhala - President, Building & Technical Trade & Deputy CEO, and Matti Mettälä - EVP, Human Resources. Ari Akseli reports to Mikko Helander, Chairman, President & CEO .