ALISA BANK PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 26.3.2026 AT 16:30 EET
Master of Laws (LL.M.), MBA Marko Ahola has been appointed as a Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and a member of the management team of Alisa Bank Plc. He will assume his position on April 1, 2026, and will report to the CEO of the company.
Ahola has extensive experience in expert, management, and consulting roles in risk management and regulatory compliance across several financial sector companies. His background brings strong expertise in the overall framework of banking risk management and regulatory requirements, as well as in the development and implementation of related processes.
The appointment is subject to approval by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority.
The current Chief Risk Officer and member of the management team, Essi Salmela, has announced that she will leave her position in the company. Salmela will continue in her role until April 30, 2026, supporting the transition, and will serve as a member of the management team until March 31, 2026.
“I would like to warmly thank Essi for her valuable contribution. Her work has been crucial in several stages of the bank’s development. She has played a key role in building and developing the bank’s risk management, laying the foundation for stable and compliant operations. I wish Essi all the best in her future endeavours,” comments Acting CEO Aki Gynther of Alisa Bank.
Further information
Aki Gynther, Acting CEO, Alisa Bank Plc
aki.gynther@alisapankki.fi
tel. +358 50 388 3141
Alisa Bank in brief
Alisa Bank is a financial technology company that provides seamless banking services through digital channels. We serve SME customers, deposit customers seeking competitive interest returns on their deposits and partners. Together with our partners, we offer integrated banking services in the channels where customers carry out their daily business. Alisa Bank Plc’s shares are listed on the main list of Nasdaq Helsinki (ALISA), and it holds a license granted by the Financial Supervisory Authority. www.alisabank.com