Board of Directors
The duties and responsibilities of Koskisen Board of Directors shall be determined by the Limited Liability Companies Act and other applicable legislation.
The companyโs Board of Directors has general competence in all of the matters that are not prescribed to be decided on or carried out by other organs under law or the Companyโs Articles of Association. It is a general duty of the companyโs Board of Directors to see to the administration of Koskisen and the appropriate organization of its operations. The Board of Directors shall in all situations act in line with the interests of Koskisen.
The Board of Directors has a charter that specifies the duties of the Board of Directors and its Chair. The Board of Directors shall convene according to a pre-agreed schedule normally from 8 to 12 times a year and hold extraordinary meetings, if necessary. The Board of Directors shall annually review its activities and operating methods.
In accordance with the Articles of Association, the general meeting of shareholders elects a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of nine (9) members of the Board of Directors.
Board composition
Pekka Kuusniemi
Chairman of the Board since 2023
Chairman of the personnel committee since 2025
b. 1968, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Main occupation: CEO, VAK Group since 2025
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Main positions of trust
– Valmet Automotive Plc, Member of the Board since 2025
– Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Member of the Supervisory Board, 2018-
– Finnish Naval Defence Foundation, Chairman of the Board, 2023-
– The Finnish Foundation for Cardiovascular Research, Member of the Board, 2021-
Key work experience
– Raisio Plc, CEO, 2017-2024
– Hansa Armaturen GmbH, Germany, CEO, 2014-2017
– Oras Group, President & CEO 2008-2017, Sales and Marketing Director 2006-2007, Marketing Director 2002-2006
– Tunturi Oy Ltd 1998-2001
– R.J. Reynolds Finland Oy 1996-1998
– Unilever Finland Oy Lever 1994-1996
Hanna Maria Sievinen
Member of the Board since 2015
Vice Chairman of the Board since 2024
Chairman of the Audit Committee since 2023
b. 1972, D.Sc. (Economics & Business Administration)
Principal occupation: board professional, independent advisor
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Main positions of trust
– Taaleri Oyj, Deputy Chair of the Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Member of the Board since 2016โ
– Aalto University, Member of the Board, Chair of the Audit Committee since 2024โ
– Member of the Listing Committee, Nasdaq Helsinki, 2024โ
– VR-Group PLC, Deputy Chair of the Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Member of the Board since 2025โ
– Sofigate Oy, Member of the Board since 2025โ
– Member of the Market Practice Board of the Securities Market Association, 2026โ
Key work experience
– Independent Advisor, 2014โ
– A number of management positions in Finland, India and Germany, Nokia 2000โ2014
– Analyst, Scandinavia Enskilda Banken, 1999โ2000
– Analyst, Investment Banking & Corporate Finance, Enskilda Securities, 1997โ1999
Carita Himberg
Member of the Board since 2025
Member of the personnel committee since 2025
b. 1972, M.Sc (tech.), MBA
Principal occupation:
Chief People Officer, MacGregor since 2026
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Main positions of trust
Kalmar Corporation, Member of the Board of Directors, Member of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee, 2026โ
Key work experience
– Chief People Officer, Metso Corporation, 2023โ2025
– Chief People Officer, Metso Outotec Corporation, 2020โ2023
– Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Packaging Materials Division, Stora Enso, 2019โ2020
– Global Human Resources Director roles, Microsoft Corporation, 2014โ2019
– Global Human Resources Director roles, – Nokia Corporation, 2008โ2014
– Vice President, Human Resources Development, Outokumpu, 2007โ2008
– Human Resources Director roles, Microsoft Corporation, 2004โ2007
– Human Resources Management roles, Novartis AG, 1999โ2004
– Analyst, Jaakko Pรถyry Consulting, 1996โ1999
Karri Koskela
Member of the Board since 2025
Member of the Audit Committee since 2025
b. 1973, Bachelor of Science (engineering)
Principal occupation:
CEO, Wihuri Packaging since 2020
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Main positions of trust
– Tapio, Chairman of the Board of Directors 2019โ
– Nurminen Logistics Plc, member Board of Directors 2021โ, Chair of the Audit Committee 2023โ
Key work experience
– Wihuri Packaging, CEO 2020โ
– Wihuri Packaging, Director 2018โ2019
– DS Smith Finland, President and CEO 2015โ2018
– Componenta Corporation, Director 2011โ2015
– Suominen Corporation, Sales Director, – Suominen Flexibles 2010โ2011
– Suominen Flexibles Sweden, President and CEO 2010โ2011
Hanna Masala
Member of the board since 2023
Member of the Audit Committee since 2023
b. 1976, M.Sc (Finance)
Principal occupation:
CFO, VR Group, since 2025
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Main positions of trust
– CFO, Sitowise Group Plc, 2022-2025
– Arctia Oy, member of the Board of Directors 2017-2022, Chairman of the Audit Committee 2021-2022
– Board member in several joint ventures within Fortum Group (Stockholm Exergi AB, Fortum Oslo Varme AS) during 2017-2022
Key work experience
– Group Finance Director, Fortum Oyj, 2021-2022 an Vice President, Finance and Strategy in City Solutions division, 2016-2021
– Investment Director, Solidium, 2013-2016
– Vice President, M&A and Business Development, Outokumpu Oyj, 2006-2013
– Associate Director / Associate , Nordea Corporate Finance, 2000-2006
Kalle Reponen
Board member since 2014
Member of the personnel committee since 2025
s. 1965, Master of Science, Economics and Business Administration
Principal occupation: Board professional
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Main positions of trust
– Premix Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2014โ
– Alupro Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2021โ
– Heatmasters Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2016โ
– Fyra Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2022โ
– Combiworks Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2021โ
– Telamurska Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2019โ
– Vexve Armatury Group Oy, Board member, 2016โ
– Black Bruin Oy, Board member, 2016โ
– ABL Laatat Oy, Board member, 2022โ
– Mapvision Oy, Board Member, 2018โ
Key work experience
– SVP, Strategy and M&A, Member of Executive Board, Metso Corporation, 2006โ2013
– Partner, MCF Corporate Finance, 2003โ2006
-Director, Nordea Corporate Finance, 2000โ2003
– Vice President, business development, Wรคrtsilรค 1998โ2000
– Business area Controller, Power Plants, Wรคrtsilรค Diesel,1995โ1998
– Treasury Manager, Metra Oyj, 1991โ1995
Board committees
Audit Committee
The purpose of the Audit Committee is to ensure the appropriate arrangement of the governance, controls and risk management in accordance with the Companies Act and to release the Board of Directorsโ time for strategic matters by providing the Board of Directors with quarterly reports on those matters.
The Audit Committee shall consist of 3โ5 members, including a Chair, that are elected by the Board of Directors among its members following the Annual General Meeting. The term of office of the members of the Audit Committee is one year. The majority of the members of the Audit Committee shall be independent of the Company and at least one member of the Audit Committee shall be independent of the significant shareholders of the Company.
The members of the audit committee in the current term are Hanna Sievinen (chair), Karri Koskela and Hanna Masala.
Personnel Committee
The purpose of the Personnel Committee is to make the Board’s work more efficient by preparing matters related to remuneration, appointments or other personnel matters to be decided at Board meetings or the Annual General Meeting.
The Personnel Committee consists of 3โ5 Board members, including the Chairman of the Committee, who are elected by the Board of Directors from among its members after the Annual General Meeting. The term of office of the Personnel Committee members is one year.
The majority of the members of the Personnel Committee must be independent from the Company and be members of the Board of Directors. The members of the Personnel Committee must have sufficient expertise and experience, taking into account the committee’s area of responsibility. A person involved in the operational management of the Company or its group company, for example the CEO, cannot be appointed as a member of the Personnel Committee.
The members of the audit committee in the current term are Pekka Kuusniemi (chair), Carita Himberg and Kalle Reponen.