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Changes in Sampo’s Group Executive Committee following CEO transition and resignation of the Group CFO
Sampo plc, stock exchange release, 1 October 2025 at 9:30 am EEST Changes in Sampo’s Group Executive Committee following CEO transition and resignation of the Group CFO Effective today, Morten Thorsrud assumes the role of CEO of Sampo Group, as previously communicated. In connection with this, Sampo is announcing the appointment of Ricard Wennerklint as Deputy CEO, with increased responsibilities, and the addition of Poul Steffensen, Head of Nordic Industrial, and Tiina Halmesmäki, Chief Legal O
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