She comes to the Finnish tire maker from fellow Finnish company Alko Oy, where she has been CEO of the alcoholic beverages retailer since 2013. Petteri Wallden, Nokian board chairman, said Korhonen brings "extensive leadership experience and excellent brand expertise to this position." She was selected after an "extensive international recruitment process," Mr. Wallden added. Interim President and CEO Andrei Pantioukhov will continue in that role until Korhonen assumes her duties as CEO, Nokian said. Thereafter he will continue as executive vice president of Nokian Tyres and as general manager, Russian operations.