Tokmanni Group Corporation’s Executive Team

The Chairman of the Executive Team is the CEO. The Executive Team is responsible for the management of the Group’s business operations as a whole. The members of the Executive Team have specific authorisations in their respective areas of responsibility, and they are obligated to develop the Group’s operations in line with the targets set by the Board and the CEO. The Board participates in electing the members of the Executive Team and in determining their terms of employment.

Sampo Päällysaho
Tokmanni Group CEO
Sampo Päällysaho
Tokmanni Group CEO

Chair of the Executive Team
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2026 (since 6 July)
 
Born 1972, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ.)
 
Primary work experience:
• SVP, Groceries, SOK, 4/2020–1/2026
• SVP, Consumer Goods, SOK, 2019–2020
• Managing Director, Clas Ohlson Oy, 2011–2018
• Trading Director, Business Unit Groceries, Kesko Food Ltd, 2009–2011
• European Trade Director, Business Unit Food and Beverages, the Netherlands, AMS Sourcing B.V., 2007–2009
• Marketing and Sales Director, K-Citymarket chain, 2005–2007
• Several leadership positions, Kesko, 1996–2005
 
Current key positions of trust:
• Vice Chairman of the Board, Tokep Sourcing, 6 July 2026–
• Member of the Board, Finnish Commerce Federation, 6 July 2026–
• Member of the Board, Finnish Grocery Trade Association (PTY), 6 July 2026–

Tapio Arimo
CFO, Deputy to CEO
Tapio Arimo
CFO, Deputy to CEO

Member of the Executive Team
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2022
 
Born 1972, Finnish citizen
M. Sc. (econ.), MBA
 
Primary work experience:
• CFO, Haltian, 2021–2022
• CFO, Purmo Group, 2019–2020
• CFO, Kamux, 2015–2019
• various management and expert positions in finance, Nokia, 2000–2015
• Analyst, Goldman Sachs, 1997–2000
 
Current key positions of trust:
• Chairman of the Board, Blueberry Capital, 2015–

Timo Heimo
Dollarstore’s Managing Director
Timo Heimo
Dollarstore’s Managing Director

Member of the Executive Team
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2018
 
Born 1967, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Food Science)
 
Primary work experience:
• Chief Supply Chain Officer, Tokmanni Group, 2024
• Vice President, Sales and Supply Chain, Tokmanni, 2022–2024
• Information Management and Supply Chain Director, Tokmanni, 2018–2021
• Senior Vice President, eCommerce, Digital Services, ICT, Kesko Oyj, 2017–2018
• Vice President, Supply Chain Management, ICT, PMO, eCommerce, Store roll-outs, Kesko Oyj, 2013–2017
• Director, Logistics and IT, Kesko Food, Kesko Oyj, 2011–2013
• CIO, Kesko Food, Kesko Oyj, 2007–2011

Sirpa Huuskonen
Chief People, Culture and Sustainability Officer
Sirpa Huuskonen
Chief People, Culture and Sustainability Officer

Member of the Executive Team
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2016
 
Born 1961, Finnish citizen
LL.M (trained on the bench)
 
Primary work experience:
• HR Director, Tokmanni, 2016–2021
• HR Director, Member of Management Team, ISS Palvelut Oy, 2004–2016
• HR Manager, Engel Palvelut Oy, 2002–2004
• Administrative Manager, Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council, 1997–2002
• Legal Counsel, UL Oikeuspalvelu Oy, Finnish Foreign Trade Law Office Ltd., 1995–1997
 
Current key positions of trust:
• Member, Live Foundation Delegation, 2025–
• Member, Confederation of Finnish Industries, Skilled work force Committee, 2024–
• Chairman, Finnish Commerce Federation, Employment Affairs Committee,  2024–
• Member,  LocalTapiola General Mutual Insurance Company,  Supervisory Board, 2023–
• Member, Helsinki Regional Chamber of Commerce Committee, 2019–
• Vice Chairman, Mäntsälän Yrityskehitys Oy, (Board of Invest in Mäntsälä), 2017–
• Member, The Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, Education and Labour Committee, 2013–

Nina Anttila
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Nina Anttila
Chief Supply Chain Officer

Member of the Executive Team since 2025
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2025

Born in 1971
Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ.), M. (Eng. of Logistics and Supply Chain Management)

Current work experience:
• Chief Supply Chain Officer, Verkkokauppa.com, 2022–2025
• Vice President, Sourcing, Fiskars Oyj, 2018–2022
• Chief Supply Chain Officer, Reima Oy, 2015–2018
• different logistics and supply chain managerial positions, Konecranes Plc, 2010–2014
• Director, Mobile Solution Operations Material Management, Nokia Oyj, 2010
• Director, tasks in materials management and supplier cooperation, Nokia Oyj, 2006–2010

Janne Pihkala
Chief Sourcing and Buying Officer
Janne Pihkala
Chief Sourcing and Buying Officer

Member of the Executive Team
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2018
 
Born 1983, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ)
 
Primary work experience:
• Chief Strategy and Development Officer, Tokmanni Group, 2020–2025
• Business Development Director, Tokmanni, 2018–2020
• Investment Manager, Takoa Invest Ltd., 2016–2018
• Manager, Deloitte, 2016–2016
• Manager, BearingPoint Finland, 2011–2015
 
Current key positions of trust:
• Member, Digital Trade Committee, Finnish Commerce Federation, 2023–

Virpi Ojanen
Chief Legal Officer
Virpi Ojanen
Chief Legal Officer

Member of the Executive Team
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2024
 
Born 1974, Finnish citizen
LL.M. (trained on the bench), LL.M. (Eur) Stockholm University
 
Primary work experience:
• Lead counsel and leadership team member to Groceries & Consumer Goods business division, SOK, 2021–2024
• several expert and management roles in business legal, SOK, 2013–2021
• Legal secondee, Fazer Group, during 2004–2013
• Senior Legal Counsel, Fondia, 2010–2013
• Attorney, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, 2004–2010
• Associate, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, 2001–2004
 
Current key positions of trust:
• Member, Legal Committee of the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), 2026–
• Member, Advisory Board of Finnish Listed Companies, 2025–
• Member, Legal Committee of the Finland Chamber of Commerce, 2025–
• Non-Governmental Advisor (NGA), International Competition Network (ICN), 2024–
• Member and Specialist Member, Finnish Commerce Federation, Legal Committee, 2016–

Last updated 6.7.2026