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 company’s 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 Company’s Articles of Association. It is a general duty of the company’s 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
b. 1968, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Main occupation: CEO, Raisio Plc since 2017
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Main positions of trust
– Finnish Food and Drink Industries Federation, Member of the Board 2018-
– Raisio plc Research Foundation s.r., Chairman of the Board, 2017-
– 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-
– 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
Eva Wathén
Member of the Board since 2001
b. 1967, M.Sc and eMBA
Dependent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Main positions of trust
– Bravemotion Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2018–
– Kosava-kiinteistöt, Member of the Board, 2017–
– Virranta Oy, Member of the Board, 2022–
Key work experience
– Freelance coach, CoachHub GmbH, 2019–
-Entrepreneur, executive coach, consultant, Bravemotion Oy, 2018–
– CSR and Brand Director, Koskisen Oy, 2014–2017
– Self-employed entrepreneur, Evadesse, 2012–
– Senior Account Manager, Talent Partners, 2009–2010
– Marketing Development Manager, Koskisen Oy, 2006–2007
– Area Sales Manager, Koskisen Skandinavia, 1994–2006
Kari Koskinen
Member of the Board since 1989
b. 1958, M.Sc (B.A)
Dependent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Key work experience
– Director, Russian Operations, Koskitukki Oy, 2012–2019
– Director, Business development, product development and marketing, Koskisen Oy, 2009–2012
– Director, Plywood industry, Koskisen Oy, 1985–2009
– General Director, OOO Koskisilva, Russia, 2005–2009
Kalle Reponen
Board member since 2014
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, 2014–
– Alupro Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2021–
– Heatmasters Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2016–
– Fyra Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2022–
– Combiworks Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2021–
– Telamurska Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2019–
– Vexve Armatury Group Oy, Board member, 2016–
– Black Bruin Oy, Board member, 2016–
– ABL Laatat Oy, Board member, 2022–
– Mapvision Oy, Board Member, 2018–
Key work experience
– SVP, Strategy and M&A, Member of Executive Board, Metso Corporation, 2006–2013
– Partner, MCF Corporate Finance, 2003–2006
-Director, Nordea Corporate Finance, 2000–2003
– Vice President, business development, Wärtsilä 1998–2000
– Business area Controller, Power Plants, Wärtsilä Diesel,1995–1998
– Treasury Manager, Metra Oyj, 1991–1995
Hanna Maria Sievinen
Member of the Board since 2015
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
– Futurice Oy, Chair of the Board, Member of the Board since 2019
– Taaleri Oyj, Deputy Chair of the Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Member of the Board since 2016
Key work experience
– Independent Advisor, 2014–
– A number of management positions in Finland, India and Germany, Nokia 2000–2014
– Analyst, Scandinavia Enskilda Banken, 1999–2000
– Analyst, Investment Banking & Corporate Finance, Enskilda Securities, 1997–1999
Hanna Masala
Member of the board since 2023
b. 1976, M.Sc (Finance)
Principal occupation:
CFO, Sitowise Group Plc since 2022
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Main positions of trust
– 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
Board committees
Audit Committee
Koskisen Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee with the main responsibility to ensure the appropriate arrangement of the governance, controls and risk management in accordance with the Companies Act and to release the Board of Directors’ time for strategic matters by providing the Board of Directors with quarterly reports on those matters. The Audit Committee shall consist of 3–5 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, Eva Wathén and Hanna Masala.