Markus Liimatainen, who has spent 26 years at Yleisradio (Yle), announced his resignation from the broadcasting company. He communicated his departure to co-workers during the day, stating that he felt the urge to embrace new challenges in his career. Throughout his tenure at Yle, he held various roles including journalist, presenter, producer, and head producer, contributing significantly to the organization during his time there.

Liimatainen expressed that the decision to leave was motivated by a desire to explore new opportunities. He found an open position at Metsähallitus and was particularly drawn to the role of communication manager as it allows him to tackle fresh challenges in an area he finds exciting. The opportunity influenced his decision to resign, as he became enthusiastic after inquiring further about the job.

In his upcoming role at Metsähallitus, Liimatainen will be responsible for strategic communication as well as media and community relations. This transition signifies not only a career change for him but also highlights the evolving nature of public communication roles in Finland, suggesting an interesting shift in strategic approaches to communication within different sectors.