Varma appoints Markus Aho as CIO

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Varma appoints Markus Aho as CIO

By Natalie Tuck

29/04/22

Finnish earnings-related pension provider, Varma, has appointed Markus Aho as its chief investment officer, commencing on 1 June.

At the same time, Aho will become a member of Varma's management team, and he will report to Risto Murro, president and CEO.

Aho has also worked as Varma's vice president, private equity. Prior to his career at Varma, he has worked at Pontus and Accenture.

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