Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj announced that Jussi Vaarno has been appointed Group’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and deputy CEO. He has previously served as Group’s Vice President, Mixing Technology. COO Vaarno is responsible for the Group's sales, production, human resources, supply chain, product and process development. He reports to CEO Jouko Peräaho. CEO Peräaho, besides of focusing on finance and investor relations, will focus on implementing Group's strategy and inorganic growth. In addition to Vaarno, the Group’s finance function reports to CEO Peräaho. Jarmo Vanha-aho has been appointed Group’s Sales Director, with responsibility for sales development, growth and expansion. He has previously worked as a Plant Manager at AP-Tela Oy. Zakaria Mönkäre has been appointed Group’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), with responsibility for technology, technical product management, design and digitalization. The appointments and changes will take effect on February 1, 2020.