15.1.2026 Release

Heikki Haasmaa appointed as CEO of Destia – Tero Kiviniemi takes on Northern Europe leadership role within the Colas Group

Heikki Haasmaa will assume the role no later than 1 March 2026. He joins Destia from Sitowise, where he has served as CEO. Prior to Sitowise, he held several leadership positions at Kone.

Tero Kiviniemi will continue in his role until the transition is completed. He will also remain Chairman of the Board, ensuring continuity during the leadership change, while continuing to lead Colas’ Northern Europe activities following his appointment to this role earlier in 2025.

Destia is the largest provider of infrastructure services in Finland, designing, building, and maintaining functional infrastructure for the transportation, industrial, and energy sectors. Destia employs approximately 1,900 people across Finland and is part of the international Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries. Colas is a subsidiary of the global multi-sector group Bouygues.

“Destia’s success is based on people, a strong corporate culture, and the purpose of our work in the Finnish society. I am pleased that Heikki Haasmaa, who has strong experience in business management and development and the ability to continue Destia’s success story, will take on the role of CEO. I warmly welcome Heikki Haasmaa to Destia,” says Tero Kiviniemi.

“Destia has deep roots, a significant role, and excellent expertise. I am happy to take on the role of CEO at a time when the importance of vital infrastructure for smooth daily life and national security is emphasized. I look forward to getting to know Destia’s projects and people across Finland and continuing strong cooperation with our customers. It is great to build functional and sustainable infrastructure together for future needs,” says Heikki Haasmaa.

“The Nordic countries are a strategically important region for Colas. We currently operate in Finland, Denmark and Iceland. Destia plays a key role in our presence in Northern Europe, and this leadership transition enables us to further focus on the development of our activities across the region,”
says Francis Grass, Executive Vice President, EMEA & Specialties, at Colas.

CV Heikki Haasmaa, 47

Education: M.Sc. (Tech.)

Key work experience:

Sitowise Corporation, CEO, 5/2022–2/2026
Kone Corporation, Senior Vice President, Maintenance Service Business, 4/2017–5/2022
Kone Elevators Ltd, Finland and Baltic Countries, Managing Director, 9/2013–4/2017
Kone Corporation, other development and managerial positions from 2003-2013

Further information: viestinta@destia.fi

Destia
Destia is the largest infrastructure service company operating in Finland and part of the international Colas Group. We create the foundation for a good society by designing, building, and maintaining tomorrow’s transportation and energy infrastructure. We do this with the unique sense of infrastructure of around 1,900 Destia employees. In 2024, our revenue was approximately 630 million euros. www.destia.fi

About Colas
Colas, a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group, is a major player in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure and urban development. Colas covers the entire value chain, from industrial production to service offerings, including construction work.

Thanks to its strong local presence in some 50 countries across five continents, Colas achieved consolidated revenue of €15.9 billion in 2024, 59% of which was generated outside France. With 64,000 employees, a network of 2,000 operating units, including 3,500 production units, and nearly 45,000 projects delivered each year, Colas is a trusted partner to its customers.

Colas maintains its pioneering, innovative and responsible spirit to connect people and foster the sustainable development of territories.