Board of Directors
Harri Suutari
b. 1959, B.Sc. (Engineering)
Chairman of the Board since 2018
Main work experience:
• President and CEO, Componenta Corporation, 2015-2019
• President and CEO, PKC Group Ltd, 2008-2012 and 2002-2005
• President and CEO, Ponsse Plc, 1994-2000
• President and CEO, Kajaanin Automatiikka Oy, 1984-1996
Key positions of trust:
• Chairman of the Board, Konesilta Oy, 2023-
• Chairman of the Board, Treenimaailma SixQ Oy, 2022-
• Chairman of the Board, PunaMusta Media Oyj, 2021-
• Chairman of the Board, Componenta Corporation, 2019-
• Chairman of the Board, Talgraf Oy, 2017-
• Board Member, HKScan Corporation, Oy M-Filter Ab, Green Carbon Finland Oy
Lauri Antila
b. 1976, M.Sc. (Engineering)
Member of the Board since 2018
Main occupation:
CEO at Head Invest Oy
Main work experience:
• Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, JOT Automation Inc. (US), 2014-2016
• Vice President, Industrial Operations, Head Invest Oy, 2010- 2011
• CEO, Proventia Group Oyj, 2007-2010
• CEO, Head Industrial Partner Ltd., 2005-2006
• Managerial positions, Nokia, 1999-2005
Key positions of trust:
• Member of Board, Mediracer Oy, 2011-
• Member of Board, Head Automation Oy, 2011-
Kalle Kekkonen
b. 1978, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration)
Member of the Board since 2022
Main occupation:
Managing Partner, EAB Private Equity, Evli Oyj
Main work experience:
• Managing Director, Onvest Oy, 2018-2021
• Head of Alliances and Acquisitions, KONE Oyj, 2012-2018
• Various expert and management positions, Carnegie Investment Bank, 2004-2012
Key positions of trust:
• Board Member, Solnet Green Energy Oy, 2022-
Johnny Pehkonen
b. 1973, M.Sc. (Engineering)
Member of the Board since 2019
Main occupation:
Business Development Director at Brightplus
Main work experience:
• Director of Marketing, FPT Group, 2010-2019
• CEO and co-founder, Brightplus, 2015-2018
• Several positions, Nokia, 1998-2009
Key positions of trust:
• Member of Board, Masijet Oy, 2019-
• Member of Board, Brightplus Oy, 2017-
• Member of Board and co-founder, JRD-Technology, 2016-
Tommi Salunen
b. 1972, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration)
Member of the Board since 2018
Main occupation:
Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aava Advisors Ltd
Main work experience:
• Head of Investment Banking, Carnegie Investment Bank, 2008-2012
• CEO, Kaupthing Bank Oyj, 2006-2007
• Expert and managerial positions, Nordea, 1997-2006
Key positions of trust:
• Member of Board, Kauppahuone Laakkonen Oy, 2020-
• Member of Board, Havator Group Oy, 2018-
Erja Sankari
b. 1973, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration)
Member of the Board since 2023
Main occupation:
Executive Vice President and COO, iLOQ
Main work experience:
• Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Nokia, 2018–2022
• Head of Oulu Factory, Nokia, 2013–2018
• Head of Business HR, Nokia Siemens Networks, 2012–2013
• Head of Materials Execution, Nokia Siemens Networks, 2008–2012
Key positions of trust:
• Member of the Board, Eltel Networks, 2022
• Member of the Board, Nurminen Logistics Oyj, 2021–
• Member of the Board, Partnera Oyj, 2021-
• Chairman of the Board, Oulu Chamber of Commerce, 2020-
• Vice Chairman of Strategic Advisory Board, University of Oulu, 2019-