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Patrik Puskala appointed Managing Director of Avelon Group Oy
Jan Lönnblad to continue as Advisor to the Board of Directors
Patrik Puskala, M.Sc. (Econ.), 30, has been appointed Managing Director of Avelon Group Oy as of 7 January 2009, succeeding Jan Lönnblad. Puskala started in the Group in May 2006 as Development Director with focus on M&A activities and Russian expansion. In July 2007 he also assumed responsibility for the Russian transit business. Before joining Avelon Group, he worked in John Nurminen Group focusing on M&A and new ventures.
"The change forms an integral part of the ongoing actions adjusting the operations to the dramatically changed market conditions. With Patrik Puskala taking over as Managing Director, there will be an even intensified focus on operational excellence and cost efficiency for the benefit of our customers and partners. During Jan Lönnblad's leadership, Avelon Group Oy has been developed to the leading vehicle logistics service provider in the Baltic Sea region. Therefore, we are also pleased that Jan Lönnblad will assume the role as Board Adviser in strategic projects." states Markus Sjöholm, Chairman of the Board.
For additional information, please contact:
Markus Sjöholm, Chairman of the Board, Avelon Group Oy,
tel. +358 40 50 80 121
Avelon Group
Avelon Group is the leading vehicle logistics service provider in the Baltic Sea region. The group offers extensive range of services to manufacturers, importers and dealers: car handling, document services, pre-delivery inspection, additional installation services, storage and transport. Avelon terminals are located in Denmark, Estonia, Finland and Sweden. The turnover of Avelon Group amounted in 2008 to approx. EUR 100 million.
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