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.
Member of the Executive Team
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2018
Born 1962, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ)
Primary work experience:
• Vice President, Store operations, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2013–2017
• Vice President, K-Supermarket, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2012–2013
• Vice President, K-Citymarket Food, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2007–2012
• Vice President, K-Market, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2005–2007
• Managing Director, Cassa Oy, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2003–2005
• European Trade Director, AMS Marketing AG, Switzerland and the Netherlands, 1998–2003
• various management positions, K-Group, Finland, 1988–1998
Current key positions of trust:
• Member of the Board, Finnish Commerce Federation, 2022–
• Member of Supervisory Board, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, 2021–
• Member of the Committee, Finland Chamber of Commerce, 2020–
• Member of the Committee, Helsinki Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2020–
• Member of the Board, Tokmanni–Europris (Shanghai) Trading Co. LTD, 2018–
• Member of the Board, Finnish Grocery Trade Association (PTY), 2018–
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:
• Member of the Board, Saarni Cloud, 2021–
• Chairman of the Board, Blueberry Capital, 2015–
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
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–
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
• Senior Manager, Supplier Collaboration, Nokia Oyj, 2006–2010
Current key positions of trust:
• Member of the Board of Directors, Dimex Oy, 2021–
Member of the Executive Team
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2020
Born 1980, Finnish citizen
eMBA
Primary work experience:
• Vice President, Sourcing, SOK grocery business, 2019–2020
• Division Manager, Sourcing, SOK grocery business, 2016–2019
• Sourcing Manager, Sourcing, SOK grocery business, 2014–2015
• Division Manager, Sourcing, SOK non-grocery business, 2009–2014
• Manager, SOK, 2006–2009
• Department Manager, Gigantti, 2004–2006
Current key positions of trust:
• Member, Tokmanni–Europris (Shanghai) Trading Co. LTD’s Board, 2020–
Member of the Executive Team
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2018
Born 1983, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ)
Primary work experience:
• 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–
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, 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–
Do you know this about Tokmanni Group’s CEO transition?
In 4 July 2025, Tokmanni Group’s Board of Directors appointed Sampo Päällysaho as CEO of Tokmanni Group Corporation and successor to Mika Rautiainen. Päällysaho will start in his new role on 6 July 2026 at the latest. Rautiainen, who has served as Group CEO since 2018, continues to serve as Group CEO until Päällysaho assumes his new role, however no later than 5 July 2026.
Sampo Päällysaho (born in 1972) has extensive and broad experience from various leadership roles within the retail sector. In addition, he has strategic vision, leadership qualities and capabilities for value creation to customers and shareholders alike, all characteristics required from Tokmanni Group’s CEO.
Päällysaho has served as Senior Vice President (Groceries) at SOK since 2020. Prior to this, he has acted as the Senior Vice President (Consumer Goods) with SOK, as Managing Director of Clas Ohlson Oy, Trading Director of Kesko Food Ltd, Trade Director in AMS Sourcing B.V. and Marketing and Sales Director in K-Citymarket Chain. In addition, he has served as Board member of Coop Trading A/S and Ruokatieto Yhdistys ry as well as Vice Chair of the Board of Inex Partners Oy and Chair of the Board of Pro Luomu ry. Päällysaho holds an M.Sc. in Economics.