proventia
board of directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for Proventia’s governance, strategic direction, risk management, and financial oversight. It appoints the President & CEO and supervises the company’s management.

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-
Proventia
Management team
Proventia’s Management Team consists of seven (7) members and is chaired by the President & CEO.
Our
Strategy
Our goal is to be a leading technology supplier for engine and machinery industries.