Asko Schrey becomes the largest shareholder of Kontiotuote Oy – strengthening the company’s growth strategy
The ownership structure of Kontiotuote Oy has been significantly strengthened as Schrey Invest Oy, owned by investor Asko Schrey, becomes the company’s largest shareholder following Kontiotuote Oy’s recent share issue. This strategic step supports Kontio’s growth ambitions and opens up new opportunities for the company’s future development.
Asko Schrey, a well-known long-term investor and business developer, sees considerable growth potential in Kontiotuote Oy:
“Kontio’s innovation, dedicated personnel and strong market position make the company an excellent Finnish ecological investment. I look forward to supporting Kontio’s growth and success in the coming years.”
Tero Ylinenpää, Chairman of the Board of Kontiotuote Oy, welcomes the development:
“We are delighted to welcome Asko Schrey as part of Kontio’s success story. His extensive experience in corporate development and growth support brings valuable expertise to the company. The strengthened ownership base gives us even better capabilities to develop our operations, invest in innovations and expand our market position both in Finland and internationally.”
According to Mikko Rytky, CEO of Kontiotuote Oy, the share issue reinforces the company’s financial position and enables significant investments in business development:
“Kontio’s high-quality products and customer-oriented operating model provide a solid foundation for achieving our strategic goals. The construction industry is showing clear signs of recovery, with demand increasing noticeably. At this early stage of renewed growth, it is especially encouraging to see strong support also from our shareholders.”
CEO of Kontiotuote Oy, Mika Rytky
Phone: +358 40 757 6665
Email: mika.rytky@kontio.fi
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Chairman of the Board of Kontiotuote Oy, Tero Ylinenpää
Phone: +358 400 290 234
Email: tero.ylinenpaa@gmail.com
Asko Schrey is a Finnish entrepreneur and a long‑time veteran of the accounting services industry. He founded the Accountor Group in the 1980s and grew it from a single local office into an international group with a valuation exceeding one billion euros. From 1987 to 1999, he served as CEO of the Helsinki Stock Exchange and played a key role in establishing Finland’s derivatives exchange as well as the electricity exchange Elex. Under his leadership, these institutions were later integrated with the Helsinki Stock Exchange, the Finnish Central Securities Depository and the Securities Clearing Centre.
Schrey is also known as an active commentator on corporate governance and ownership. He has emphasised the responsibility of owners and management in driving company growth and development, and has consistently advocated a more courageous approach to business expansion.
After stepping away from his operational role at Accountor, Schrey has continued to influence the business community as an investor and advisor.
