Finnair CEO Jukka Hienonen resigns, dissatisfied with pace of change, uncooperative unions

Finnair chief executive Hienone resigns

HELSINKI — Finnair PLC president and CEO Jukka Hienonen says he is resigning because he is not satisfied with the pace of change in the airline during the current challenging times,

Hienone also blamed what he described as uncooperative unions.

Hienonen, who has headed the Finnish national carrier since 2005, says “a clear change of course is required” and that “some personnel organizations have shown no willingness to adapt.”

Finnair said Friday that Hienonen will continue as president and CEO until a replacement is found during his six-month period of notice.