Hiab Names New HR VP

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has appointed Ghita Jansson-Kiuru as vice president, human resources. She will be responsible for Hiab’s global human resources strategy and development.

The starting date is open until her succession is in place but it will be no later than October.

Jansson-Kiuru has more than 20 years of excellent track record of international HR and leadership development during which she has held various positions in HR, general management, marketing, operation, and sales. Most recently, Jansson-Kiuru worked as senior vice president, human resources at Metsä Tissue.

She has a Master’s Degree in International Marketing from the Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration in Helsinki, Finland. She will be located in Helsinki, Finland.

Ghita Jansson-Kiuru

“I am extremely happy to welcome Ghita to Hiab, where she will be a strong addition to the Hiab executive team,” said Roland Sundén, president, Hiab.