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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

Cargotec Oyj, Board and Audit Committee member 2016–. Veikkaus Oy, Chair of the Board 2022– and Chair of the personnel committee 2022–. Fixably Oy, Chair of the Board, 2020–. Medanta Oy, Chair of the Board 2022–. John Nurminen Foundation, Board member 2017–. Saarno Cloud Oy, Board member 2023–. Enfo Oyj, Board member 2016–2023 and Chairperson 2020–2023. Osuuskunta KPY, Board member 2020–2023. Fintraffic Air Navigation Services, Board member 03/2020– 2022. Taiga Oy, Member of the Board 2021–2022.

SSH Communications Security Oyj, CEO, 2017–2020. SSH Communications Security Oyj, Chair of the Board 2016. Several managerial duties at Nokia Corporation and Nokia Mobile Phones 1998–2016 (incl. Chief Legal Officer, Head of Public Relations). Finnish IPR Strategy, Chair of the steering group 2020–2022, Chair of the follow-up group 2023–. Sitra Roadmap for a Fair Data Economy, Chair of the steering group 2022–. Investor and advisor for Morelex Oy and 3D Bear Oy.

Minna Björkman

Member of the board since 29 March 2023

Professional experience and key positions of trust

Stora Enso, SVP Business Unit Fresh Containerboard, 2023–, 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, several positions 1999–2013.

Hallituksen jäsen Minna Björkman

Jonas Geust

Member of the Board since 8 April 2025

Professional experience and key positions of trust 

Bluefors, CEO (COO), 2022-2025. Patria Group, EVP Portfolio Management, 2018-2022. Patria Systems, 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 & various positions in the supply line organization, 1994-2002.

Flovi Oy, board member, 2025-. Insta Group Oy, independent board member, 2025-. Helvar Oy, chair 2020-, and board member 2016-2020. PS Audio Design Oy, board member 2020-2024. Rightware Oy, board member, 2017-2020 (also 2010-2013). Thundersoft Automotive Technology Luxembourg, board member, 2010-2013.

Lasse Heinonen

Member of the Board since 8 April 2025

Professional experience and key positions of trust

Monere Oy, senior advisor/board professional, 2024-. Conficap Oy, board member, 2024-. ARE Oy, board member, 2024- (also 2017-2019). GPV, board member, 2022-. Detection Technology Oy, Glaston Oyj & Suominen Oyj, chair of the nomination committee, 2018-2024. Enics Ag, chair, 2018-2022. Destia Oy, vice chair, 2018-2022 Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, supervisory board member, 2019. Olvi Oyj, chair of audit committee, 2018-, and vice chair 2023-. A. Ahlström Oy (formerly Ahlström Capital Oy), CEO, 2018 -2024 and board member 2018-2023. Munksjö, vice chair, 2022-2024. Terveystalo Oyj, chair of audit committee, 2018-2021. Tieto Oyj (now Tietoevry Oyj), CFO, 2011-2018 (also Head of Telecom, Media and Energy 2015-2016). Leadership roles in Finnair Oyj as EVP Cargo & Aviation Services, Deputy CEO and CFO, 2004-2011. Luottokunta (now Nets), supervisory board member, 2005-2011. Various leadership roles in Novartis Pharma and Sandoz in Finland, Turkey and Switzerland, 1992-2004.

Investor and advisor in few early stage technology companies.

Janne Jakola

Member of the board since 16 April 2024 

Professional experience and key positions of trust

Mehiläinen Konserni Oy, Chief Information Officer (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, various managerial positions (e.g. ICT Manager), 2004–2009. Elisa Oyj, various managerial 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, Chairman of the Board, 2018–2021. Oy Matkahuolto Ab, Member of the Board, 2017–2018.

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, 2016–. Outotec, SVP, Human Resources, 2013– 2016. Cargotec, EVP, Human Resources and Communications, 2006–2012. GlaxoSmithKline, Director, Human Resources and Communications, 2001–2006. Several positions at Datex Ohmeda - Instrumentarium Corporation, 1988–2001; Director, Global Education 1998–2001.

Fintraffic Railway Ltd, Member of the Board, 2018–2023. Posti Group, Member of the Board and Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees, 2015–2018. Technology Industries of Finland, Education and workforce group, 2006–2016. Strategic Management Society of Finland, Member of the Board, 2009–2013.

Teemu Penttilä

Member of the Board of Directors since 5 December 2018

Professional experience and key positions of trust

Ministry of Defence, Director-General and Director of the Administration Policy Department, 2007–. Finnish Defence Forces, Principal Legal Adviser, Head of Legal Division, 2002–2007. Finnish Defence Forces, Deputy Head of Legal Division, 2000–2002.

Puolustuskiinteistöt, Senate Properties, Chairman of the Board 2021–. Air Navigation Services Finland Ltd, Member of the Board, 2017–2020. Leijona Catering, Member of the Board and the Audit Committee, 2012–2020. Urlus Foundation, Member of the Board 2016–. Defence Forces Support Foundation sr., Member of the Board, 2002–2007.