Neste Corporation, Press Release, 6 February 2026 at 10 a.m. (EET)

Jukka Siukosaari, MSc (Econ.), has been appointed Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Geopolitics at Neste Corporation as of 1 June 2026. He will report to Heikki Malinen, President and CEO of Neste and be a member of Neste’s Extended Leadership Team. 

Siukosaari will join Neste from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where he currently serves as Ambassador of Finland to the Kingdom of Denmark. Previously he has served as Finland’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Japan and Argentina as well as the Permanent Representative to the IMO (International Maritime Organization). From 2018 to 2021 he was Chief of Staff at the Office of the President of the Republic of Finland.

“I warmly welcome Jukka Siukosaari to Neste. Public affairs, geopolitical changes and regulatory development play a crucial role in our business. Jukka is a seasoned leader, whose long experience and broad expertise in diplomacy and advocacy will be valuable for Neste. I wish Jukka all the best in his new role,” says Heikki Malinen, Neste’s President and CEO.

“I’m excited to join Neste. As the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, Neste is an interesting player in the global energy transition. I look forward to engaging with decision-makers and Neste’s stakeholders on the energy transition, regulatory developments and other important topics,” says Jukka Siukosaari.

Neste Corporation

Hanna Maula
Senior Vice President, Communications, Marketing, Sustainability and Public Affairs

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Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste’s revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com