East Office

East Office (officially East Office of Finnish Industries) is a firm owned by major Finnish companies, whose objective is to strengthen its shareholders’ relations with Russia. East Office compiles research for its shareholders on topics related to the development in Russian economy and politics.

East Office are led by professionals with experience in the Finnish government. The chair of its board is Esko Aho, former prime minister and manager of Nokia. Its CEO is Raimo Valo.

East Office’s shareholders include Atria, Cargotec, Fazer Group, Finnair, Fortum, Posti Group, Kesko, KONE, Konecranes, Lemminkäinen, Metso, Neste, Nokian Tyres, Oriola, Outokumpu, Paroc, Ruukki, Sanoma, Stockmann, Tikkurila, UPM, VR Group, Wärtsilä, and YIT. The Finnish foreign ministry and the Confederation of Finnish Industries are partners of East Office.

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