Teppo Huovila is appointed General Director and Vice President of Nokian Tyres Romania Operations and Global Quality as of May 1, 2026. His location will be Oradea, Romania. He will be the legal representative of the company and locally in Oradea create and maintain relationships with various external stakeholders. Teppo has extensive experience at Nokian Tyres from a range of leadership roles, most recently as Vice President, Quality and Sustainability, and he has been involved in the Oradea factory project from its very beginning.
Susanna Tusa, who has successfully led the Nokian Tyres Oradea tire factory project for nearly three years, will relocate to Finland as of May 1, 2026. In her new role as VP, Public Affairs and Sustainability, she will continue to oversee Nokian Tyres’ public affairs in Romania and globally, ensuring continuity in the company’s local collaborations.
”I would like to sincerely thank the local community in Oradea and the Romanian authorities for their excellent cooperation throughout the building of our tire factory. I look forward to continuing this strong partnership in my new role, working together to support local development and innovation. I would also like to thank our local team for their dedication and support. It has been an honor to work with each one of you,” says Susanna Tusa.
Nokian Tyres’ factory in Oradea began tire deliveries in March 2025 and produced one million tires in its first year. It is the world’s first full-scale zero-CO2-emissions (Scope 1 & 2) tire factory, highlighting Nokian Tyres’ commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Nokian Tyres' purpose is to make the world safer by reinventing tires, and how they are made, over and over again - a safer place to drive, work and live now and for generations to come. Inspired by our northern heritage, we develop and manufacture premium tires for passenger cars, trucks and heavy machinery with sustainability at the heart of all our operations. Our Vianor chain provides tire and car services. We are some 4,000 people with net sales of EUR 1.4 billion in 2025, and together we lead the journey to smarter driving for people and for businesses. Nokian Tyres is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Further information: company.nokiantyres.com, www.nokiantyres.com
