A former resident of Lahti, he has most recently served as the CEO of Helsinki Hall.
He has been the CEO of Helsinki Hall (former Hartwall Arena) since 2013.
Kivisilta will open in Lahti at the beginning of August.
– I will work mainly from Lahti, but otherwise I will split my time between the two cities of Lahti and Espoo,” Kivisilta says.
On the phone, the former Lahti resident sounds genuinely happy and excited about his new home. Kivisilla also has family members in Lahti.
Events managed by event company KOKO Lahti include Lahti Konserttitalo, Sibeliustalo, Finlandia Club and Lahti Fair.