Kaija Bridger has been appointed Executive Vice President, People & Communications, and a member of the Executive Board at KONE as of July 1, 2024. She will report to Philippe Delorme, President and CEO, KONE Corporation. Kaija succeeds Susanne Skippari, who has served as Executive Vice President, People & Communications, and as a member of the Executive Board since 2017.

Susanne has decided to leave KONE for a position outside the company. Kaija began her career at KONE in 2015 and has held various leadership positions in People & Communications, and formerly in Human Resources. She currently serves as Vice President, People & Communications for KONE Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, and before that she led Talent Management and Culture at KONE.