Vanjoki resigns but will continue “for time being”
Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President and a member of Nokia Group Executive Board has given notice of his resignation from Nokia. Vanjoki, who currently heads Nokia’s Mobile Solutions unit, has six months notice period and “will continue in his current tasks for the time being”, a statement from Nokia said.
With Nokia holding Nokia World this week, and outgoing CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo already de-listed from the speaking roster, Nokia obviously it couldn’t lose its head of devices for the biggest public event so far for its new N8 device.
“I felt the time has come to seek new opportunities in my life,” Anssi Vanjoki says. “At the same time, I am one hundred per cent committed to doing my best for Nokia until my very last working day. I am also really looking forward to this year’s Nokia World and sharing news about exciting new devices and solutions.”
Vanjoki’s departure will naturally be interpreted as being connected to the appointment of CEO Stephen Elop.