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Andrew Cresswell joins Kuori as
New Chief Growth Officer

Kuori Oy proudly announces the appointment of Andrew Cresswell as its new Chief Growth Officer. Mr Cresswell assumed his role in August, 2023, and reports directly to Co-founder and CEO Maria Jokelainen.

Bringing a wealth of international hardware industry experience to the table, Andrew Cresswell, originally from the United Kingdom, has been a resident of Finland for many years. With a background spanning R&D, sourcing, and business development across both B2B and B2C sectors, Andrew joins Kuori from Tymphany, the world’s largest audio ODM where he led their global business development team, collaborating with the leading brands in the Audio industry.

Within Kuori, Andrew’s role as Chief Growth Officer will be dedicated to steering the company’s expansion strategy. His collaboration with internal teams will focus on developing the product and market approach as well as internal processes supporting swift and sustainable growth.

Andrew Cresswell comments on his appointment: 
“I am thrilled to join the Kuori team as Chief Growth Officer. My journey from audio engineering roles at Nokia to strategic leadership positions at Tymphany has equipped me with a deep understanding of merging the needs of large and small companies while sustaining successful business operations. Kuori’s dedication to innovation and how they have redefined the approach to digitization of multiple industries has impressed me from the first time we met.  and I’m excited to work with such a strong team and to strengthen our position as the preferred partner for our customers and continue and  bring innovative solutions to more markets.”

Co-founder and CEO Maria Jokelainen states:
“With his impressive track record of managing partnerships with industry leaders and driving growth across diverse business cultures, Andrew’s experience aligns seamlessly with Kuori’s expansion goals. His insights into managing complexity, nurturing profitability, and maintaining transparency will be invaluable assets in Kuori’s journey to becoming a market leader in innovative display solutions.”

As Kuori continues to grow, Andrew Cresswell’s strategic leadership and expertise will play a pivotal role in navigating the evolving landscape of the display industry. His background in fostering strategic partnerships and driving growth aligns seamlessly with Kuori’s mission, promising a dynamic future of innovation and success.