Movers & Shakers

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- 1 May 2025 ( #1228 )
1 min read
Linda Häkkilä, Konecranes
Linda Häkkilä, Konecranes

Linda Häkkilä

Konecranes - Finland

Linda Häkkilä has been named vice president, investor relations at Konecranes starting June 16, 2025. 

Konecranes’ current VP, IR Kiira Fröberg, will leave the company at the end of May to join another company. IR Manager Ruusa Vallin will act as the interim head of IR until Häkkilä starts. 

Häkkilä comes from Outokumpu Corporation, where she has been working as head of investor relations. She has also worked with Stora Enso and OP Financial Group.

“I wish Linda a warm welcome to Konecranes and to lead our IR team,” says Minna Aila, EVP, corporate relations and brand.

Rhiannon Stone

Elokon Group - United States

Rhiannon Stone, Elokon Group
Rhiannon Stone, Elokon Group

Elokon Group has appointed Rhiannon Stone to the position of vice president operations, based in Atlanta, where she is tasked with growing the business in North America.

A software and strategic business leader with more than 15 years’ experience, Stone most recently worked as VP operations with McLeod Software and spent 22 years with financial services provider VisiFi.

In a LinkedIn post, Elokon CEO Alexander Glasmacher says: “A very warm welcome to the ELOKON Group Rhiannon Stone".

“We're excited to have you on board as our new VP of Operations at Elokon in Atlanta,” Glasmacher adds. “Your experience and leadership will be a great asset as we continue to grow our business in North America.”

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