Executive Board
It is the duty of the CEO to manage the operations of Koskisen in accordance with the guidelines and orders issued by the Company’s Board of Directors and to keep the Board of Directors informed of the development of the business and financial position of Koskisen. The Executive Board supports the CEO in implementing the Company’s strategy and manages the business operations of Koskisen on the whole.
The members of the Koskisen Executive Board have extensive authority to operate within their respective areas of responsibility, and it is their duty to develop the business operations of Koskisen in line with the objectives set by the Company’s Board of Directors and the CEO.
The Board of Directors appoints the CEO and decides on the remuneration paid to the CEO and other terms of the CEO contract in line with the remuneration policy in force. The terms of the CEO’s service shall be agreed upon in writing. The CEO shall be appointed to the position until further notice.
Koskisen Executive Board
Jukka Pahta
Chief Executive Officer
Employed in Koskisen Group since 2016
b. 1966, M.Sc (Econ.), Finance and Accounting
Main simultaneous positions of trust
– Gasum Oy, Member of the Board, 2024-
– Finnish Naval Defence Foundation, Member of The Supervisory Board, 2023-
Employment history:
– Chief Financial Officer, Pöyry Plc, 2011–2016
– Chief Financial Officer, deputy to CEO, Myllykoski Plc, 2008–2011
– Finance Director, Myllykoski Plc, 2006–2008
– Chief Information Officer, Map Merchant Group Ltd, 2001–2005
– IT Manager, M-real Plc, 1999–2001
– Management Consultant, KPMG Management Consulting Ltd, 1996–1999
– Auditor, KPMG Finland Ltd, 1995–1996
Karri Louko
CFO
Employed in Koskisen Group since 2022
b. 1969, Master of Science, Economics (MSE)
Employment history
– CFO, Teknoware Oy, 2015–2022
– Head of Metso Financial Services (Acting), – Metso Corporation, 2014–2015
– Business Controller, Group Head Office, Metso Corporation, 2012–2014
– Global Roll Out Manager, Metso Shared Services Oy, 2009–2012
– Various managerial and specialist positions in Finance organization, Metso Corporation, 2000–2009
– Internal Auditor, Hewlett-Packard GmbH, 1998–2000
– Auditor, KPMG Wideri Oy, 1995–1998
Tom-Peter Helenius
Director, Panel Industry
Employed in Koskisen Group since 2020
b. 1971, Master of Science, Engineering
Employment history
– CEO, Kopar Oy, 2019–2020
– Managing Director, Smurfit Kappa Finland, 2016–2019
– Service Director, Maintpartner Oy, 2015
– General Manager, Grundfos Environment Finland Oy, 2010–2015
– Plant Manager, Nokian Tyres Plc, 2007–2009
– Operations Director, Suominen Nonwovens Oy, 2007
– Business Manager, Suominen Flexible Packaging Oy, 2005–2007
– Sales Manager, Suominen Flexible Packaging Oy, 2003–2004
– Project Manager, Eimo Plc, 1998–2002
– Sales Manager, Artekno-PUR Oy, 1997–1998
Tommi Sneck
Director, Sawmill Industry
Employed in Koskisen Group since 2007
b. 1976, Master of Science (Tech.)
Employment history
– Several positions, Stora Enso, 2002–2007
Joonas Ojasalo
Director, Wood Supply and Bioenergy
Employed in Koskisen Group since 2021
b. 1982, Master of Science in Forestry
Main simultaneous positions of trust
– Kestävän Metsätalouden Yhdistys ry, Member of the Board, 2023-
– Metsäteho Oy, Member of the Board, 2021–
Employment history
– Regional Manager, Versowood Oy, 2016–2021
– Logistics Manager, Versowood Oy, 2014–2016
– Tranportation Supervisor, Versowood Oy, 2011–2014
– Forest Management Supervisor, Forest Management Association Etelä-Savo, 2010–2011
– Harvesting Supervisor, Metsähallitus forestry, 2010
Minna Luomalahti
Director, Human Resources
Employed in Koskisen Group since 1994
b. 1967, Engineer, Wood processing
Employment history
– Director, Human Recourses and Communications, Koskisen Oy 2017–2022
– Marketing Manager, Koskisen Oy 2013–2017
-Category purchase, Koskisen Oy 2012
– Product Manager, Koskisen Interior products, 2010–2011
– Project Manager, Koskisen Construction industry 2008–2010
-Supervisor, Koskisen Plywood mill 2006–2008
– Production manager, Koskisen Plywood mill 2003–2006
– Supervisor, Koskisen Plywood mill 1998–2003
– Production engineer, Koskisen Plywood mill 1994–1998
Sanna Väisänen
Director, Sustainability and Corporate Communications
Employed in Koskisen Group since 2022
b. 1977, Master of Arts (MA), Communications
Employment history
– Director, Corporate Communications and Sustainability, Apetit Plc, 2019–2022
– Director, Communications, Marketing and IR, Apetit Plc, 2018–2019
– Senior Manager, Group Communications, Componenta Plc, 2013–2017
– Manager, Internal Communications, Componenta Plc, 2011–2013
– Communications Manager, IR and Financial Communications, Metsä Board Corporation, 2009–2011
– Communications Manager, Team Leader, Metsä Group, 2006–2009
– Communications Consultant, Infor Consulting Oy, 2003–2006
Olli Nikitin
General Councel
Employed in Koskisen Group since 2024
b. 1981, Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Employment history
– Member of the Executive Board from 12 August 2024
– Merilampi Attorneys Ltd., Partner 2021–, Specialist Counsel 2018–2021, Senior Associate 2012–2017, Associate 2010–2012
– Glaston Corporation, Secondment 2010–2011
– Veikko Palotie & Co Ltd., associate 2008–2010