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Board of Directors

Kaisa Olkkonen

Chairman of the board as of 8 April 2025 
Member of the Board since 4 April 2022

Professional experience and key positions of trust:

SSH Communications Security Oyj: CEO, 2017–2020. Nokia Corporation and Nokia Mobile Phones: multiple positions in management (e.g. Legal Director, Corporate Relations Director), 1998–2016.

Veikkaus Oy: Chair of the Board, 2022–, Chair of the Personnel Committee, 2022–. Medanta Oy: Chair of the Board, 2022–. Betolar Oy: Chair of the Board, 2020–. John Nurminen Foundation: Member of the Board, 2017–. Suomen IPR Strategian Ohjausryhmä: Chair, 2020–2022, Monitoring Group, 2023–. Saarni Cloud Oy: Member of the Board, 2023–2025. Sitra: Chair of Data Economy Roadmap Steering Group, 2022–2024. Cargotec Oyj: Member of the Board, 2016–2024. KPY Cooperative: Member of the Board, 2020–2023. Enfo Oyj: Member of the Board, 2016–2023, Chair, 2020–2023. Taiga Concept Oy: Member of the Board, 2021–2022. Fintraffic Air Navigation Services Ltd: Member of the Board, 2020–2022. SSH Communications Security Oyj: Chair of the Board, 2016. Morelex Oy and 3D Bear Oy: Investor and advisor.

Sustainability competence particularly on good governance and social responsibility resulting from extensive board work and work career.

Minna Björkman

Member of the board since 29 March 2023

Professional experience and key positions of trust:

Metsä Board: SVP Containerboard, 2026. Stora Enso: SVP Business Unit Fresh Containerboard, 2023–2025. Stora Enso: EVP Sourcing & Logistics, 2023. Stora Enso: SVP Supply Chain and Operational Excellence, Packaging Solutions, 2019–2023. Kemira: Vice President EMEA Supply Chain, 2017–2019. Fazer: Vice President, Supply Chain Operations Development, 2015–2017, Vice President, Logistics and Capacity Management, 2013–2015. Nokia: multiple management and expert positions, 1999–2013.

Sustainability competence particularly on applied environmental sustainability, social sustainability and good governance practices in the operating environment of large enterprises.

Hallituksen jäsen Minna Björkman

Jonas Geust

Member of the Board since 8 April 2025

Professional experience and key positions of trust:

Bluefors: CEO & Operations Director, 2022–2025. Patria Group: EVP Portfolio Management, 2022. Patria Systems: Executive Vice President, 2018–2021. Rightware Oy: CEO, 2013–2018. Havainne Oy: CEO, 2010–2012. Nokia: VP, Nseries, 2004–2009. Nokia: Director New Growth Business, 2004. Nokia Mobile Phones: VP, Quality, 2002–2003, multiple positions in the supply chain organisation, 1994–2002.

Flovi Oy: Chair of the Board, 2025–. Insta Group Oy: Member of the Board, 2025–. Helvar Oy: Chair of the Board 2020–, Member of the Board 2016–2020. PS Audio Design Oy: Member of the Board 2020–2024. Rightware Oy: Member of the Board, 2017–2020 (and 2010–2013). Thundersoft Automotive Technology Luxembourg: Member of the Board, 2017–2020.

Sustainability competence particularly on managing environmental sustainability, social sustainability and good governance in the roles of CEO and in Boards of Directors.

Lasse Heinonen

Member of the Board since 8 April 2025

Professional experience and key positions of trust:

Monere Oy, CEO and Advisor, 2024–. A. Ahlström Oy (former Ahlström Capital Oy): CEO 2018–2024. Tieto Oyj: CFO 2011–2018 (and Director of Telecom, Media & Energy 2015–2016). Multiple management positions at Finnair Oyj: EVP Cargo & Aviation Services, Vice President and CFO, 2004–2011. Multiple management positions in Novartis Pharma and Sandoz in Finland, Turkey and Switzerland, 1992–2004.

Conficap Oy: Member of the Board, 2024–. ARE Oy: Member of the Board, 2024–. GPV: Member of the Board, 2022–. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company: Member of the Supervisory Board, 2019–. Olvi Oyj: Member of the Board, 2018–, Vice Chair of the Board, 2023–. Ahlstrom Oyj (former Ahlstrom-Munksjö): Member of the Board 2018–2023. Munksjö Ab: Vice Chair of the Board, 2022–2024. Detection Technology Oy, Glaston Oyj & Suominen Oyj: Nomination Committee Chair, 2018–2024. Enics AG: Chair of the Board, 2018–2022. Destia Oy: Vice Chair, 2018–2022. Terveystalo Oyj: Chair of the Supervisory Board, 2018–2021.

Sustainability competence particularly on social sustainability and good governance from board work and previous management tasks.

Janne Jakola

Member of the board since 16 April 2024 

Professional experience and key positions of trust:

Mehiläinen: CIO, 12/2024–. Pharmadata: CEO, 2024. Oy Matkahuolto Ab: CEO, 2018–2022. HIQ Finland Oy: Business Area Director, 2016–2018. Kesko: IT Director (Transition and Transformation), 2016. Suomen Lähikauppa Oy: CIO, 2009–2016. Posti Group Oyj: multiple management positions (e.g. CIO), 2004–2009. Elisa Oyj: multiple management positions, 1997–2004.

Pharmadata: Vice Chair of the Board, 2024–, Member of the Board, 2022–2024. Boyden Oy: Partner, 2022–2024, Member of the Board, 2022–. Trimicon: Chair of the Board, 2018–2021. Oy Matkahuolto Ab: Member of the Board, 2017–2018.

Sustainability competence particularly on the comprehensive development of environmental and social sustainability and good governance in demanding CEO positions.

Kirsi Nuotto

Member of the Board since 1 January 2020

Professional experience and key positions of trust:

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: SVP, Human Resources, 8/2016–. Outotec Oyj: SVP, HR, 2013–2016. Cargotec Oyj: EVP, Human Resources and Communications, 2006–2012. GlaxoSmithKline: Human Resources Director, 2001–2006. Datex Ohmeda – Instrumentarium Corporation: Director, Global Education, 1998–2001, multiple other positions, 1988–2001.

Fintraffic Railway Ltd.: Member of the Board, 12/2018–2020. Posti Group: Member of the Board, Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, 2015–2018. Technology Industries of Finland: Education & Labour Group, 2006–2016. Suomen strategisen johtamisen seura ry.: Member of the Board, 2009–2013.

Sustainability competence particularly on applied environmental sustainability, social sustainability and good governance practices as part of everyday operations.

Teemu Penttilä

Member of the Board of Directors since 5 December 2018

Professional experience and key positions of trust:

Ministry of Defence: Director General, Head of Administration Policy Department, 2007–. Finnish Defence Forces: Assessor, Head of Legal Department, 2002–2007. Finnish Defence Forces: Deputy Head of Legal Division, 2000–2002.

Defence Properties Finland: Chair of the Board, 2021–. Air Navigation Services Finland Oy: Member of the Board, 2017–2020. Leijona Catering Oy: Member of the Board and Supervisory Committee, 2012–2020. Urlus Foundation: Member of the Board, 2016–. Puolustusvoimien tukisäätiö: Member of the Board, 2002–2007.

Sustainability competence particularly on good governance and social responsibility resulting from extensive experience in governmental and administrative positions.