FINLAND (CelebrityAccess) – Juhana Stenbäck has been appointed as the new CEO of Lippupiste, Finland’s leading ticketing provider and a subsidiary of CTS Eventim. He will report to Alexander Ruoff, COO of the CTS EVENTIM Management Board. Stenbäck, the current COO of Lippupiste, will succeed Ari Palhamo, the outgoing CEO who will step down on January 31, 2024. Palhamo will continue his involvement with Lippupiste as a member of its Board of Directors.
Palhamo, who became CEO of Lippupiste in 2005, oversaw the company’s growth to become the leader in Finland’s ticketing market. Under his leadership, Lippupiste was acquired by CTS EVENTIM in 2008, and he remained at the helm for 16 successful years. Lippupiste is Finland’s largest ticketing company, serving promoters, venues, and fans across more than 30,000 events each year. The web platform lippu.fi boasts over 20 million visits per year.
Palhamo, CEO, Lippupiste: “We started as an independent company, Lippupiste, in 2005. That’s when we separated from Elisa Finland. Today, we have Lippupiste employees working in four locations: Tampere, Helsinki, Turku, and Lahti. Over the past 18 years, we have grown into a market leader in Finland as a ticketing partner for cultural, sports, and live entertainment events, as well as a partner for venues and arenas. This wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering trust shown to us by event organizers and consumers. I’m extremely grateful for this trust. I can’t think of a better time to hand over the responsibility of Lippupiste to Juhana. He is motivated, energetic, and very experienced in our industry. I have full confidence that the company will become even stronger from now on.”
Stenbäck has been with Lippupiste since 2020 and will provide continuity for promoters, venues, and partners. An accomplished manager and financial expert with 14 years of experience in the ticketing business, he will continue to drive the company forward.
Stenbäck, CEO-elect, Lippupiste: “I want to thank Ari, who has managed Lippupiste successfully for all these years. His leadership has played a significant role in shaping our company into what it is today. I’m grateful and excited for the opportunity to lead Lippupiste. Our outlook for the future is bright. I look forward to working with our talented teams as we continue to develop and deliver innovative solutions to our promoter clients and customers.”
Ruoff, COO, CTS EVENTIM: “I’d like to thank Ari for his exceptional collaboration over the past 16 years and for our many shared successes. I’m delighted that he will be staying with us as a member of the Board of Directors. To Juhana, I say congratulations on the promotion. I’m certain that his experience and skills will allow him to successfully continue Ari’s work while also putting his own stamp on the company. I’m looking forward to continuing our collaboration and wish Juhana and his team all the very best.”
