board of directors

Harri Suutari

Chair of the Board of Directors

b. 1959, B.Sc. (Engineering)
Chair of the Board since 2018

Primary work experience:

• Componenta Corporation, President and CEO, 2015-2019
• PKC Group Plc, President and CEO, 2008-2012 and 2002-2005
• Ponsse Plc, President and CEO, 1994-2000
• Kajaanin Automatiikka Oy, President and CEO, 1984-1996

Key positions of trust:

• Konesilta Oy, Chair of the Board, 2023-
• Treenimaailma SixQ Oy, Chair of the Board, 2022-
• PunaMusta Media Oyj, Chair of the Board, 2021-
• Componenta Corporation, Chair of the Board, 2019-
• Talgraf Oy, Chair of the Board, 2017-
• HKScan Corporation, Oy M-Filter Ab, Green Carbon Finland Oy, Board Member

Lauri Antila

Member of the Board of Directors

b. 1976, M.Sc. (Engineering)
Member of the Board since 2018

Main occupation:

Head Invest Oy, CEO 

Primary work experience:

• JOT Automation Inc. (US), Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, 2014-2016
• Head Invest Oy, Vice President, Industrial Operations, 2010-2011
• Proventia Group Oyj, CEO, 2007-2010
• Head Industrial Partner Ltd., CEO, 2005-2006
• Nokia, Managerial positions, 1999-2005

Key positions of trust:

• Mediracer Oy, Member of Board, 2011-
• Head Automation Oy, Member of Board, 2011- 

Kalle Kekkonen

Member of the Board of Directors

b. 1978, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration) 
Member of the Board since 2022
Member of the Audit Committee since 2022

Main occupation:

Evli Oyj, Managing Partner, EAB Private Equity

Primary work experience:

• Onvest Oy, Managing Director, 2018-2021
• KONE Oyj, Head of Alliances and Acquisitions, 2012-2018 
• Carnegie Investment Bank, Various expert and management positions, 2004-2012

Key positions of trust:

• Solnet Green Energy Oy, Board Member, 2022-

Johnny Pehkonen

Member of the Board of Directors

b. 1973, M.Sc. (Engineering)
Member of the Board since 2019

Main occupation:

Brightplus, Business Development Director 

Primary work experience:

• FPT Group, Director of Marketing, 2010-2019
• Brightplus, CEO and co-founder, 2015-2018
• Nokia, Several positions, 1998-2009

Key positions of trust:

• Masijet Oy, Member of Board, 2019-
• Brightplus Oy, Member of Board, 2017-
• JRD-Technology, Member of Board and co-founder, 2016-

Tommi Salunen

Member of the Board of Directors

b. 1972, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration)
Member of the Board since 2018
Member of the Audit Committee since 2018

Main occupation:

Aava Advisors Ltd, Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Directors 

Primary work experience:

• Carnegie Investment Bank, Head of Investment Banking, 2008–2012
• Kaupthing Bank Oyj, CEO, 2006-2007
• Nordea, Expert and managerial positions, 1997-2006

Key positions of trust:

• Kauppahuone Laakkonen Oy, Member of Board, 2020- 
• Havator Group Oy, Member of Board, 2018-

Erja Sankari

Member of the Board of Directors

b. 1973, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration)
Member of the Board since 2023
Member of the Audit Committee since 2024

Main occupation:

Foamit Oyj, CEO

Primary work experience:

• iLOQ, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy CEO, 2022-2025
• Nokia, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, 2018-2022
• Nokia, Head of Oulu Factory, 2013-2018
• Nokia Siemens Networks, Head of Business HR, 2012-2013
• Nokia Siemens Networks, Head of Materials Execution, 2008-2012 

Key positions of trust:

• Summa Defence Oyj, Member of the Board, 2025-
• Partnera Oyj, Member of the Board, 2022-August 31, 2025
• Eltel AB, Member of the Board, 2022-
• Nurminen Logistics Oyj, Member of the Board, 2021-
• University of Oulu, Member of the Strategic Advisory Board, 2015-

Gary L. Collar

Member of the Board of Directors

b. 1956, B. Sc. Business Administration
Member of the Board since 2024

Primary work experience:

• AGCO Corporation Asia Pacific and Africa Region, Senior Vice President, General Manager 2012-2021
• AGCO Corporation Europe, Africa and Middle East Region, Senior Vice President, General Manager, 2004-2012
• AGCO Corporation, Market Development, Worldwide, Challenger Division, Vice President, 2002-2004
• ZUA Autoparts, Inc., President/ CEO, 1995-2002
• ZF Friedrichshafen, Marine Transmission Division, Vice President, 1994-1995
• Pantropic Power Products Inc., President, 1986-1994
• Caterpillar Inc., Regional Manager, 1982-1986

Key positions of trust:

• Hillenbrand Inc. Independent Director, Chair of Compensation and Management Development Committee, 2015-