Pompei new president and CEO of Nokian Tyres

Nokian Tyres has announced the appointment of Paolo Pompei as its new president and CEO, effective 1st January, 2025.

He is set to replace Jukka Moisio, who will continue in his role until Pompei officially starts.

Pompei brings extensive international experience from the tyre industry, marked by a consistent track record of growth and strong financial performance in his previous roles.

According to Nokian Tyres, he possesses a profound understanding of the markets in Central Europe and North America, which are pivotal for the company’s strategic expansion.

Commenting, Pompei said: “I am honoured to be appointed to lead Nokian Tyres, which is a fantastic company in an exciting transformation phase as the company is targeting strong growth in Central Europe and North America while being a global leader in the sustainability area, building the world’s first zero CO2 emission tyre factory in Romania.

“This combined with great products, a valued brand and leading position in the Nordic countries offers a lot of opportunities for development. I look forward to working with the Nokian Tyres team, and creating future success together with existing and new customers.”