Scanfil plc's board of directors has appointed Mr. Petteri Jokitalo, M.Sc. (Eng), age 49, as the company's new CEO. Jokitalo is the current Sales Director of EMS Oy.

He started in that position on January 10, 2012. Previous positions held by Jokitalo: CEO of Meka Pro Oy in 2007–2011, Scanfil Plc, executive tasks related to sales and marketing in 2003–2007, and Nokia Networks, international tasks in 1998–2003. Jokitalo will start in the position on April 1, 2013.

Harri Takanen will be the CEO of the company until that time. The CEO contract termination of Harri Takanen, the current CEO, will not cause any expenses to the company.