Corporate Governance
Board of Directors
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
Marja Mäkinen
Head of Investor Relations
marja.makinen@verkkokauppa.com
