Tokmanni Group corporation’s board of directors
Composition
According to Tokmanni Group’s Articles of Association, the company’s Board of Directors consists of three to eight members. Their term of office runs until the end of the Annual General Meeting immediately following the meeting in which they were elected. The Annual General Meeting elects the Chair and other members of the Board.
The Shareholders Nomination Board prepares proposals for the nomination and remuneration of Board members for the Annual General Meeting. In addition to the candidates’ competence and personal qualities, the Board assesses their cooperation abilities and ability to proactively support and challenge the executive management in a constructive manner.
Independency
The Board of Directors assesses the independence of its members annually and updates its assessments when necessary. The members of the Board of Directors are obliged to provide the necessary information to the Board of Directors for the assessment of independence.
The Board of Directors conducts annually the assessment of independence. Based on the assessment of independence, the Board of Directors considers the majority of the members of the Board to be independent of the company. The Board members, with the exception of Seppo Saastamoinen, are deemed to be independent of the company and the company’s major shareholders.
Principles concerning diversity
The composition of the Board of Directors reflects the Tokmanni Group’s operations and the markets in which it operates. In order for the Board to work as effectively as possible, its members must have excellent qualifications and sufficiently diverse backgrounds. Board members are appointed and selected on the basis of their personal merit, qualifications or education, abilities, skills and integrity. In addition, their ability to devote sufficient time to Board work and their ability to contribute to the effective functioning of the Board and the strategic direction of the company are taken into account.
Tokmanni Group’s principles concerning the diversity of the Board consider experience, broad-based education and competence, as well as gender balance. To achieve the determined targets, the Shareholders Nomination Board carefully considers the diversity principles when preparing a proposal for the composition of the Board. Diversity and promoting gender equality in the Board is also in the company’s interest.
Member of the Board since 2018
Chairman of the Board since 2025
Independent of the company and its major shareholders
b. 1960
Finnish nationality
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Primary work experience:
• Board Professional, 2023–
• President and CEO, Oy Snellman Ab, 2018–2023
• CEO, Tikkurila Oyj, 2009–2018
• CEO, Rautakirja Oy, 2001–2008
• Senior Vice President, Rautakirja Oy, Kiosk Trade, 1997–2001
• Marketing Manager, Oy Karl Fazer Ab/Fazer Bakery, 1984–1990
• Marketing Director, Cultor Oyj/Vaasanmylly Oy, 1990–1997
• CEO, Siljans Knäcke Ab, Rättvik, Sweden, 1995–1997
Other current key positions of trust:
• Chairman of the Board of Directors, Apetit Plc, 2025–
• Member of the Board, Fodelia Oyj, 2024–
• Industry Adviser, MCF Corporate Finance Oy, 2023–
Member of the Board since 2013
Vice Chairman of the Board since 2025 (Chairman of the Board 2018–2025)
Not independent of the company and its major shareholders
b. 1960
Finnish nationality
Diploma in Business Administration
Primary work experience:
• Board Professional, 2007–
• CEO and one of the Founders, Takoa Invest Oy, 1987–
• Deputy CEO, Tokmanni, 2006–2007
• Founder and Member of the Board, Tarjousmaxi, 2003–2006
• Founder and CEO, Maxi-Makasiini and Maxi-Kodintukku, 1978–2003
Other current key positions of trust:
• Member of the Board, Wello2, 2018–
• Chairman of the Board, Jukka Saastamoinen Oy, 1988–
• Chairman of the Board, Takoa Invest Oy, 1987–
Member of the Board since 2020
Independent of the company and its major shareholders
b. 1967
Finnish nationality
Master of Science (MSc), Machine/Materials Engineering
Primary work experience:
• SVP, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 6 February 2020–
• President, Living Business Area, Fiskars Group, 2018–2019
• SVP, Supply Chain, Living Business Area, Fiskars Group, 2017–2018
• VP, Supply Chain, Business Region Europe, Fiskars Group, 2014–2016
• VP, Supply Chain, Home Business Area, Fiskars Group, 2014
• Co-founder and CEO, Lettijeff Advisory
– various Interim Management positions at Fiskars Group, 2011–2014
• Head of Espoo Factory, Nokia Networks/Nokia Siemens Networks, 2007–2008
• Director, Espoo Plant, Nokia Networks/Nokia Siemens Networks, 2003–2007
• Plant Manager, Espoo, Nokia Networks/Nokia Siemens Networks, 2002
• Plant Manager, Microwave Radios, Espoo, Nokia Networks/Nokia Siemens Networks, 1999–2001
• Global Sourcing Manager, Nokia Networks/Nokia Siemens Networks, 1997–1999
Member of the Board since 2024
Independent of the company and its major shareholders
b. 1965
Swedish and Finnish nationality
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Primary work experience:
• CEO, SAMS, Norway, 2023–
• Country Commercial Director (2019–2022), IKEA AS, Norway
• Business Process Developer (2017–2019), Business Transformation Manager (2014–2017) and Commercial Director (2009–2013), Inter-IKEA Range and Supply, Sweden
• Chief Marketing Officer (2007–2009) and Department Store Director (2005–2007), IKEA Oy, Finland
• Commercial Manager / Retail Manager (2001–2004), Product Range and Category Manager (1994–2000) and several positions throughout the value chain, from marketing to Product Manager (1988–1993), Kesko Oyj, Finland
Other currrent key positions of trust:
• Board Member, Löfbergs, 2024–
• Board Member, Mobility Solutions AS, 2024–
• Board Member, Vieser Oy, 2023–
Member of the Board since 2023
Independent of the company and its major shareholders
b. 1967
Finnish nationality
M.Sc. (Construction Engineering), MBA
Primary work experience:
• Managing Director and Chairman or Member of the Board, Summa Capital Oy, 2003–
• Managing Director and Chairman or Member of the Board, Sompa Capital Oy, 1993–
• Director, Corporate Finance, Alfred Berg/ ABN Amro, 2001–2003
• Associate, Investment Banking, Deutsche Bank, London, 1998–2001
• CFO and Production Manager, Heinolan Seinälinja Oy, 1993–1996
Other current key positions of trust:
• Chairman of the Board, Titanium Oyj, 2022–
• Chairman of the Board, Vivo Hoiva Group Oy, 2022–
• Member of the Board, Cablecrew Oy, 2022–
• Chairman of the Board, Viacap Oy 2019–
• Member or Vice Member of the Board, Cobbleyard Real Estate Oy, 2016–
Member of the Board since 2025
Independent of the company and its major shareholders
b. 1979
Finnish nationality
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Primary work experience:
• Unilever Nordics, Ice Cream Lead, Nordics, 2021–2025
• Unilever PLC, Strategy Director, Global Markets, 2019–2021
• Unilever Finland Oy, Managing Director, Sales Director, 2013–2019
• Procter & Gamble Oy, various managerial positions in sales, 2006–2013
• Hewlett Packard Oy, various positions in sales and marketing, 2004–2006
Other current key positions of trust:
• Metsä Board, Member of the Board, 2021–