Elena Heiska joins SSP Finland as Managing Director

FINLAND. Global travel food & beverage specialist SSP Group has announced the appointment of Elena Heiska as Managing Director for SSP Finland.

She will join the business in early May, reporting to SSP Group CEO of Nordics and Continental Europe Jeremy Fennell. 

Heiska brings more than 20 years of professional experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as Commercial Director with Nordic Hotels & Resorts.

Elena Heiska played a key role in the strategic integration of Kämp Collection Hotels into the Nordic Choice Hospitality Group, owner of Nordic Hotels & Resorts

For ten years at Kämp Collection Hotels, now owned by Nordic Hotels & Resorts, she performed the roles of Commercial Director and before that Director of Revenue Management.

Earlier in her career, Heiska had lengthy spells with Hilton Worldwide and Intercontinental Hotels Group.

Heiska said of her new challenge: “I am delighted to be joining SSP as we rebound from COVID and rebuild into a stronger business across Finland and the Baltics over the coming years.”

Elena Heiska will have responsibility for the Fly Inn Restaurant at Helsinki Airport, one of the key assets of SSP Finland

She added: “It is part of human nature to explore and seek out new experiences and that is why I believe that travel and hospitality has a bright future ahead of it. And we will be an integral part of that future.”

Welcoming Heiska, Jeremy Fennell said: “Elena’s industry experience will be a great asset for SSP, and I’m confident that her passion for people and customers will deliver great value, support and innovation to our colleagues, customers and partners as we head into the future.”

SSP Finland manages an eclectic portfolio of restaurants, bars and cafés at Helsinki Airport. They include the Fly Inn Restaurant, Cesar’s Little Italy, Ajisen Ramen, Jamie’s Deli, Moomin Coffee, Wine & View and The Oak Barrel.

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