Meriaura Group Plc: Hanna Kyrki appointed as General Counsel to Summa Defence's Executive Management Team

Company Overview - Hanna Kyrki has been appointed as General Counsel of Summa Defence Oy and will join the Executive Management Team effective August 4, 2025 [1] - Kyrki has extensive experience in international legal affairs, corporate governance, regulation, and compliance, having previously worked at Veikkaus Group and Patria [2][3] Executive Management Team - The current members of Summa Defence's Executive Management Team include Jussi Holopainen (CEO), Riitta Honkanen-Vaheri (Chief Human Resources Officer), Tommi Malinen (Chief Sales Officer), Tommi Manninen (Chief Communications Officer), Risto Takkala (Chief Financial Officer), Juha Vauhkonen (Director of Defence and Security Affairs), and Hanna Kyrki (General Counsel) [4] Merger Announcement - On January 29, 2025, Meriaura Group Plc signed a conditional share exchange agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Summa Defence Oy, creating a strong group focused on safety and security in Finland [4] - The new company will be named Summa Defence Plc, with Meriaura Group's shareholders holding 11.9% and Summa Defence's shareholders holding 88.1% of the new entity [4] Business Areas - Meriaura Group operates in two business areas: Marine Logistics and Renewable Energy [7] - The Marine Logistics segment provides low-emission transport services for bulk cargo and project deliveries, particularly in Northern Europe [8] - The Renewable Energy segment focuses on clean energy systems, including solar thermal systems and high-quality solar power systems [10]