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| Kone establishes a new Technology & Innovation unit Kone, one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry, will establish a new Technology & Innovation unit headed by a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Tomio Pihkala (40) has been appointed CTO of Kone to head this unit. He has worked in various roles within Kone since 2001, and has been a member of the Executive Board since 2013, responsible for Operations Development. The new Technology & Innovation unit brings together Kone's Research & Development and IT functions. Mikko Korte (46) has been appointed Executive Vice President, Operations Development. Kone Operations Development includes Kone's installation operations as well as quality, safety and environment functions. Mikko Korte has 20 years of global experience in various senior roles within Kone, most recently heading Kone's new equipment business in the Americas region. Tomio Pihkala and Mikko Korte will report to Henrik Ehrnrooth, President and CEO. Both appointments will be effective as of January 1, 2016. write your comments about the article :: © 2015 Construction News :: home page |