Early Life
Antti Ilmari Aarnio-Wihuri was born on February 24, 1940, in Turku, Finland. He comes from a prominent Finnish family with a long history in entrepreneurship. His father, Antti Wihuri, founded the Wihuri Group. Aarnio-Wihuri's early life was shaped by his family's business legacy.
Rise to Success
Aarnio-Wihuri joined the Wihuri Group in the 1960s and quickly advanced within the company. He became the CEO in 1977 and has been instrumental in the group's growth and success since. Under his leadership, the Wihuri Group has expanded into various sectors, including packaging, food distribution, aviation, and construction equipment retail.
Key Business Strategies
Aarnio-Wihuri has focused on diversification and long-term growth. The Wihuri Group operates in approximately 30 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. A significant part of the group's success comes from its packaging division, Wipak, and its stake in Winpak, a Canadian packaging company. The group's strategy includes a commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Philanthropy
Antti Aarnio-Wihuri is also known for supporting young talents. He is known to have supported F1 driver Valtteri Bottas. In addition, the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation, supports science, arts, and societal activities through grants and prizes, which is a separate entity.
