Board of Directors
Harri Suutari
b. 1959, B.Sc. (Engineering)
Chairperson of the Board since 2018
Main work experience:
• Componenta Corporation, President and CEO, 2015–2019
• PKC Group Ltd, 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, Chairperson of the Board, 2023–
• Treenimaailma SixQ Oy, Chairperson of the Board, 2022–
• PunaMusta Media Oyj, Chairperson of the Board, 2021–
• Componenta Corporation, Chairperson of the Board, 2019–
• Talgraf Oy, Chairperson of the Board, 2017–
• HKScan Corporation, Oy M-Filter Ab, Green Carbon Finland Oy, Board Member
Lauri Antila
b. 1976, M.Sc. (Engineering)
Member of the Board since 2018
Main occupation:
Head Invest Oy, CEO
Main 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
b. 1978, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration)
Member of the Board since 2022
Main occupation:
Evli Oyj, Managing Partner, EAB Private Equity
Main 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
• Solnet Green Energy Oy, Board Member, 2022–
Johnny Pehkonen
b. 1973, M.Sc. (Engineering)
Member of the Board since 2019
Main occupation:
Brightplus, Business Development Director
Main 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
b. 1972, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration)
Member of the Board since 2018
Main occupation:
Aava Advisors Ltd, Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Main 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
b. 1973, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration)
Member of the Board since 2023
Main occupation:
iLOQ, Executive Vice President and COO
Main work experience:
• 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:
• Eltel Networks, Member of the Board, 2022
• Nurminen Logistics Oyj, Member of the Board, 2021–
• Partnera Oyj, Member of the Board, 2021–
• Oulu Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson of the Board, 2020–
• University of Oulu, Vice Chairperson of Strategic Advisory Board, 2019–
Gary L. Collar
b. 1956, B. Sc. Business Administration
Member of the Board since 2024
Main 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, Chairperson of Compensation and Management Development Committee, 2015 –