Remeo is renewing its operations and the entire circular economy sector with the help of the Remolution strategy. At the heart of the change is the idea that even small improvements in everyday life can have a big impact – on customers, the environment and society. Remolution describes how Remeo is building the future boldly and responsibly.
The Remolution strategy responds to the changes in the operating environment and steers Remeo towards the goal of being the most sustainable circular economy trendsetter – from the end to the beginning. The company wants to set an example of how the circular economy is done transparently, safely and by building a pioneering position.
The key priorities of the strategy are:
- Growth and renewal – developing the waste value chain, increasing the utilisation of materials and creating new business opportunities.
- Quality and efficiency – smooth everyday life and smarter ways of working that produce better service and results.
- Security and compliance – leading the way for the entire industry.
- Customer experience and digital pioneering – deepening customer understanding, transparency and tailored solutions
Remeo's mission is clear. Recycling together secures natural resources. The company directs recyclable material collected from customers back into circulation. At the same time, the company is developing the waste value chain as a whole – from the utilisation of materials to the use of data and safe operating methods.
"Remolution is not just a strategy, but a way of working. It is Remeo's shared journey towards a future where the circular economy is more effective, safer and more sustainable – and where good circulates more and more widely," says Panu Routasalo, CEO of Remeo.
Remeo renews its management team
To accelerate the implementation of the new strategy, the company will update its organizational structure and appoint new members of the Management Team.
Kalle Härkönen has been appointed as Remeo's Chief Operating Officer as of 1.9.2026. Härkönen has served as the company's interim director since December 2025. Härkönen has extensive and diverse management experience in process and service businesses, factory and logistics networks, information and material flows, and change management in a changing operating environment.
Mikko Järvinen has been appointed as Remeo's Chief Commercial Officer as of 1.9.2026. Järvinen has served as the company's interim director responsible for commercial operations since February 2026. Järvinen has strong experience as a Commercial Director in the service business and previous industry experience in recycling services as a Commercial Director.
Heikki Timonen has been appointed as Remeo's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of 3 August 2026. Timonen has diverse experience in financial management positions that support business operations and strategy implementation. His special expertise includes financial management that supports operational decision-making, the development of reporting and financial control, and systematic financial management to support growth and change.
Composition of Remeo's Management Team after the appointments:
- Panu Routasalo, CEO
- Kalle Härkönen, Chief Operating Officer (from 1.9.2026)
- Mikko Järvinen, Chief Commercial Officer (from 1.9.2026)
- Heikki Timonen, CFO (from 3.8.2026)
- Veikko Kotimäki, Strategy and Development Director
- Hanna Lehtola, HSEQ Director
- Katariina Lajunen, HR Director
