CEO of Mehiläinen Oy leaves his post

Matti Bergendahl, long time CEO of Mehiläinen Oy, left his position on the 22^nd of September.

- I would like to thank Matti Bergendahl for his strong leadership and commitment to Mehiläinen for so many years. The field of social and health care services is currently undergoing significant change. To continue to thrive, Mehiläinen now needs new perspectives and a new kind of strong leadership. Therefore, we reached the conclusion with Matti Bergendahl that this is the right time to find a new CEO for Mehiläinen, says Mikael Lilius, Chairman of the Board at Mehiläinen Oy.

Until a new CEO is appointed, Vice President for Working Life Services Ove Uljas will act as interim CEO in addition to his own responsibilities.

For more information:
Mikael Lilius, Chairman of the Board, Mehiläinen Oy
Contacts via exchange / communications, telephone: +358 10 414 0112

Mehiläinen Group is the best-known and most highly valued private provider of health care and social services in Finland. Mehiläinen’s nation-wide service network offers versatile social and health services for private, corporate and municipal customers. Established in 1909, Mehiläinen employs approximately 6,200 professionals. In 2013, the turnover of the Mehiläinen Group was EUR 268.5 million. Mehiläinen belongs to the Nordic Ambea Group, which is one of Europe’s largest providers of health and nursing services. www.mehilainen.fi