About us
Verkkokauppa.com in brief
Verkkokauppa.com in brief
Verkkokauppa.com is Finland's best-known and most visited Finnish online retail store, whose goal is to be a cheaper place for its customers to shop.
Verkkokauppa.com sells information technology, entertainment electronics, toys, games, sports, and childcare products as well as installation services through the online store as well as Helsinki, Pirkkala, Raisio and Oulu stores and 2,500 pickup points (Posti and Matkahuolto pickup points).
Verkkokauppa.com was founded in 1992 and its head office is located in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki. Around 700 employees work for Verkkokauppa.com. Verkkokauppa.com Oyj's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange under the trading symbol VERK.
Four giant stores, around 75,000 products
The Helsinki store, main warehouse and main maintenance are all located and operating under the same roof in Helsinki's Jätkäsaari, in the immediate vicinity of Länsisatama. In Pirkkala, the store is located in the Veska shopping center, right next to the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre. The Oulu store is located along the highway in the Kaakkurikulma shopping center. Our newest store in Raisio was opened in March 2018 right next to the shopping center Mylly.
Finland's most popular online store
According to research, Verkkokauppa.com is Finland's most popular online store.
Verkkokauppa.com has already hundreds of thousands of uncensored product reviews as well as accurate product-specific availability information and real-time service and return percentages, all of which aim to make it easier for the customer to make a purchase decision. In addition, Verkkokauppa.com offers a 32-day right of return for its products.
Logistics makes sure that the goods move quickly and accurately. In 20 years, more than 9 million shipments and more than 15 million products have been delivered to customers.
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Board members
Arja Talma, born 1962
Chair
Main occupation: Board professional
M.Sc. (Econ.), eMBA
Board member since 2018
Vice chair of the Audit Committee
Member of Remuneration Committee
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Positions of trust
- Board member, Metso Outotec Corporation, 2020–
- Board member, Glaston Oyj, 2021-
- Board member, Nordea Bank Abp, 2022-
Working experience
- Senior Vice President, Store Sites and Investments, Kesko Corporation, 2013-2015
- President and CEO, Rautakesko Ltd, 2011-2013
- Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Kesko Corporation, 2005-2011
- Vice President, Corporate Controller, Kesko Corporation, 2004-2005
- Executive Vice President, Oy Radiolinja Ab, 2001-2003
- Partner, APA, Auditor, KPMG Wideri Oy Ab, 1987-2001
Independence
Independent of the Company and significant shareholders
Kai Seikku, born 1965
Member
Main occupations: President and CEO at Okmetic Oyj,
Executive Vice President at National Silicon Industry Group
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Board member since 2013
Chairman of Audit Committee
Member of Remuneration Committee
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Positions of trust
- Board member, Inderes Oy, 2016-
- Board member, Soitec S.A., 2019-
Working experience
- CEO, HKScan Corporation, 2005–2009
- CEO, Hasan & Partners Oy, 1999–2004
Independence
Independent of the Company and significant shareholders
Johan Ryding, born 1979
Member
Main occupation: Entrepreneur
Master of Science in Business and Economics
Board member since 2021
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Working experience
- CEO and Founder, Sportamore AB, 2009-2020
- Various sales related managerial positions, Nike EMEA, 2003-2010
Independence
Independent of the Company and significant shareholders
Kati Riikonen, born 1971
Telia Finland Oyj, Manager, Online, Marketing and Analytics
M.Sc. (Econ)
Board member since 2023
Memer of Audit Committee
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Positions of trust
- Board member, Nooa Säästöpankki Oy 2021 -
- Working experience
- Google Finland Oy, Business Director 2017-2020
- Isobar Finland Oy, CEO 2015-2017
- DNA Oy, Marketing Director and Online Director 2011-2015
- KRi Marketing Tmi, Enterpreneur 2006-2011
- Motorola Inc, Marketing Director, 2003-2006
Independence
Independent of the Company and significant shareholders
Robin Bade, born 1979
CEO and Founder, eBrands
BBA, studies in economics
Board member since 2023
Member of Remuneration Committee
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Positions of trust
- Board member, eBrands Holdings Oy 2020-
- Board member, Tulos Group 2020-
- Board member, Liwlig Group Oy 2018-
Working experience
CEO Europe, Mirum Agency (WPP Plc), 2012-2019
CEO and Founder, Activeark Oy, 2003-2012
Independence
Independent of the Company and significant shareholders
Samuli Seppälä, born 1975
Member
Main occupation: Enterpreneur
Born 1975, High school graduate
Board member since 1998
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Positions of trust
- Board member of F. Sergejeffin Olut-tehdas Osakeyhtiö 2014-
Working experience
- Founder, CEO, Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, 1992-2018
Independence
Independent of the company, not independent on significant shareholder
Henrik Pankakoski
Regional General Manager Nordics, Wolt 2022-
Born 1984, M.Sc. (Econ)
Board member since 2023
Member of Audit Committee
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Working experience
- General Manager Finland, Wolt 2017-2022
- Several roles in management consulting, The Boston Consulting Group 2008-2017
Independence
Independent of the Company and significant shareholders
Management Team Members
Panu Porkka, born 1977
CEO
Studies at commerce
Member of the management team since 2018
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Positions of trust
- Member of the Board of Directors, Solteq Plc 2019–
Working experience
- CEO, Suomalainen Kirjakauppa 2017–2018
- Sales director, Tokmanni 2013–2016
- COO, Lidl Switzerland 2009–2010
Nina Anttila, born 1971
Chief Supply Chain Officer
M.Sc. Econ., M. Eng. of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Member of the management team since 2022
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Positions of trust
- Member of the Board of Directors, Dimex Oy 2021–
Working experience
- Vice President, Sourcing, Fiskars Oyj 2018–2022
- Chief Supply Chain Officer, Reima Oy 2015–2018
- Different logistics and supply chain managerial positions at Konecranes Plc 2010–2014
- Director, Mobile Solution Operations Material Management, Nokia Oyj 2010
- Senior Manager, Supplier Collaboration, Nokia Oyj 2006–2010
Pekka Litmanen, born 1980
Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
BBA, MBA
Member of the management team since 2021
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Working experience
- SVP, Head of Customer Relationships and loyalty, SOK Corporation 2019–2021
- Vice President, Customer Experience, Alko Inc 2016–2018
- Director of Development, Elisa Corporation 2014–2016
- Head of Customer service process, Elisa Corporation 2008–2014
Saara Tikkanen, born 1982
HR Director
M.Sc. (Econ)
Member of the management team since 2021
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Working experience
- HR director, Edenred Finland Oy 2017–2021
- HR manager, ISS Palvelut 2013–2017
Mikko Forsell, born 1974
CFO
M.Sc. (Econ), M.Sc. Engineering
Member of the management team since 2019
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Positions of trust
- Member of the Board of Directors, Alko Inc, 2022-
Working experience
- CFO, HKScan Oyj, 2018–2019
- CFO, Metsä Tissue Oyj (Metsä Group), 2014–2017
- Vice President Purchasing, Metsä Tissue Oyj (Metsä Group), 2012–2013
- Vice President Finance projects, Metsä Tissue Oyj (Metsä Group), 2009–2012
- Group Controller, Metsä Tissue Oyj (Metsä Group), 2005–2009
Tatu Kaleva, born 1979
Chief Commercial Officer
Master of Business Administration
Member of the management team since 2023
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Working experience
- Director Category Management, Verkkokauppa.com Oyj 04/2023–10/2023
- Purchasing Manager, Verkkokauppa.com Oyj 2014–2023
- Purchasing Manager, Lidl Suomi 2007–2014
Suvituuli Tuukkanen, born 1974
Marketing and Communications Director
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Member of the management team since 2022
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Working experience
- SVP, corporate brand & sustainability, Veikkaus 2021–2022
- VP, brand, marketing and customer loyalty, Veikkaus 2017–2021
- Strategy director, hasan & partners 2016–2017
- Account director, Strategist, hasan & partners 2013–2016
- Marketing Architect, Toinen Helsinki 2011–2013
- Strategy director, partner TBWA\Helsinki 2011
- Account director, partner TBWA\Helsinki 2006–2011
Jyrki Tulokas, born 1975
Chief Strategy and Technology Officer
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Member of the management team since 2021
Background add
Working experience
- CTO, F-Secure Corporation 2019–2021
- EVP, Cyber Security Products and Services, F-Secure Corporation 2017–2019
- EVP, Strategy and Corporate Development, F-Secure Corporation 2015–2017
- VP, Business Development and product Management, F-Secure Corporation 2008–2015
- Head of Business Development, Suunto 2005–2008
Marja Mäkinen
Head of Investor Relations
marja.makinen@verkkokauppa.com
