Tana Oy has announced Jari Mennala has been appointed as its new CEO.
Stepping into the role effective May 5, Mennala will bring his experience in the heavy equipment industry from John Deere.
Throughout his career, Mennala has successfully led global retail and dealer sales and marketing, developed product and service portfolios and strategies and driven various business transformation initiatives across multiple regions worldwide.
“Tana’s mission, ‘From Waste to Value,’ is very compelling, and I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Tana, our network partners, and our customers,” Mennala said.
“Together, we will build upon the company’s legacy and strong foundation while driving growth in the solid waste management industry.”
Most recently, Mennala served as Director of Worldwide Forestry Sales & Marketing and Managing Director of John Deere Forestry.
“Tana is a leading provider of equipment solutions and services for the recycling industry, and I am honoured and excited to join the company at this significant phase of development,” Mennala said.
With a customer-centric approach, Mennala is tasked with ensuring the company continues to focus on creating value for Tana customers and delivering exceptional service at every touchpoint.
“Jari is a results-driven leader with an impressive track record in global sales and successfully executing strategic initiatives. His expertise in modernizing and enhancing global sales and service operations will be valuable as Tana accelerates its growth,” said Industrial Advisor Aaro Cantell, Chairman of Tana Board.
