Kemira Group

Kemira Group has a staff of more than 5,000 in 40 countries. In 2010, Kemira recorded revenue of approximately EUR 2 billion.

Kemira’s headquarters is in Helsinki, Finland. Kemira’s shares are listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki.

Strategy

Our customers’ water recycling and water treatment needs are showing very powerful future growth. To meet the resulting demand, we provide an extensive product portfolio and leading competence in chemical water treatment and fiber chemistry.

We will focus on businesses that have water technology as their uniting factor. Kemira has a strong competence, leading technology, and an extensive product range in water and fiber management chemistry. Our segments, Paper, Municipal & Industrial , and Oil & Mining, can all use the same product know-how and chemistry in their operations which we have built through dedicated research and development work, as well as the numerous acquisitions. 

Corporate Governance

Kemira Oyj’s shareholders’ meeting is the Group’s highest decision-making body held at least once a year. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held each year by the end of May. The AGM elects the members of the Board of Directors.

The managing director and the managing director’s deputy are appointed by the Board of Directors. Mr. Harri Kerminen has acted as the president and chief executive officer (CEO) since January 1, 2008. Deputy CEO has been Mr. Jyrki Mäki-Kala from September 1, 2009.

Kemira’s management consists of two management boards: Business Management Board concentrates on business steering and Strategic Management Board concentrates on strategic issues.

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