Kirsi Salo has extensive experience in the banking sector, currently serving as the CEO of Lakeuden Osuuspankki within the POP Bank Group since December 2020. Prior roles include a long tenure at Kyrönmaan Osuuspankki from September 1989 to December 2020, where responsibilities included CEO, Administrative Director, Deputy CEO, and Management Officer. Additionally, Kirsi Salo held the position of acting CEO at Bonum Bank Plc in 2018 and started a career as a Sales Secretary at Tapiola-Yhtiöt in 1988. Education was obtained at the University of Vaasa from 1985 to 1990.