Kemira's Board of Directors has appointed Jari Rosendal, 48, M. Sc. (Eng.) as Kemira Oyj's President and Chief Executive Officer as of May 1, 2014. Currently, Jari Rosendal holds a position as President, Americas region in Outotec Oyj based in Canada.
Jari Rosendal has held various positions in Outokumpu Group Technology Division between 1989 and 2006. He has been a member of Outotec Group Executive Board since 2006. He was the head of Minerals Processing Division until 2010 and then held the position as the head of Non-ferrous Solutions Business Area until 2013, before becoming the President of Americas region.