Prysmian Announces Petri Paasonen as new North American IT and Digital Vice President

Prysmian, the world’s largest cable and wire manufacturer based in the Cincinnati region, is pleased to announce that Petri Paasonen has transitioned into a new role as North American IT and Digital Vice President, effective May 1, 2026.

Paasonen joined Prysmian in February 2000 and, over the past twenty-six years, has taken on increasing responsibility within the IT function. He began his career at the Pikkala plant in Finland and has since held a series of leadership roles across the Nordics and Europe, most recently serving as Vice President of IT and Digital for Europe.

“We are very pleased to have Petri join us here in North America. His skills complement our leadership team and will help drive simplicity and optimization across the IT function in our region,” said Andrea Pirondini, CEO of Prysmian North America. “His expertise will not only improve our operations but will also allow us to serve our customers better and respond to the dynamic needs of the market.”

His expertise includes in-depth SAP knowledge and extensive experience leading global rollouts, M&A integrations, customer-centric digital transformation, and digital initiatives across supply chain and manufacturing operations.

“I’m excited to join the North American team at such an important time for the business,” said Paasonen. “North America is a key growth region for Prysmian, and I look forward to working closely with the team to strengthen our digital capabilities, support our customers and operations, and help accelerate the region’s growth.”

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Outi, and their 10-year-old daughter, Seela. As a family, they enjoy nature and traveling, and Petri is an avid gravel and mountain cyclist. Another passion is food, specifically making Neapolitan-style pizza or BBQ. 

In addition to Paasonen’s new appointment, Prysmian recently announced changes to its leadership structure in North America to further strengthen the company’s market position in the region.

For more information, visit na.prysmian.com.