Nokia Appoints Melissa Schoeb Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

   By Dominic Chopping

Nokia Corp. said Wednesday it has appointed Melissa Schoeb chief corporate affairs officer and a member of the group leadership team, effective April 12.

The company's chief corporate affairs officer oversees communications, government relations, brand and sustainability, it said.

Ms. Schoeb is joining Nokia from oil-and-gas company Occidental Petroleum, where she is vice president, corporate affairs. She has held a number of senior leadership positions at communications consulting firm FleishmanHillard and was director of global communications for Nortel Networks.

"Melissa...has extensive experience in managing company reputations and enabling organizations to achieve their objectives," Nokia Chief Executive Pekka Lundmark said.

"As Nokia embarks on the next stage of its journey, we will play a key part in providing the technology that will enable positive change for the planet, our economy and our society. Melissa's knowledge in helping shape these relevant debates and ensure a strong voice for Nokia will be crucial to our future success," he said.

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March 17, 2021 04:20 ET (08:20 GMT)

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