FY 2022 Neova Oy’s Annual General Meeting held on 29 March 2023 appointed six members to Neova’s Board of Directors for a one-year term which will end upon closing of the Annual General Meeting 2024.
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
PANU ROUTILA
b.1964, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Relevant concurrent positions of trust:
Chairperson of the Board: Patria Oyj, Oriola Oyj, Fortaco Oy, Fifax Oy
Member of the Board: Ambientia Oy, Conficap Oy, Ensto Oy, Famifarm Oy
Relevant work experience: Konecranes Oyj, President and CEO 2015–2019. Ahlström Capital Oy, CEO 2008–2015. Kuusakoski Alteams, CEO 2002–2007. Outokumpu, Divisional Director 1995–2002.
At Neova:
Chairperson of the Board of Directors 2022–
Member of the Board of Directors 2021–
Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors
TUOMAS HYYRYLÄINEN
b. 1977, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Executive Vice President, Fiskars Oyj 1 September 2018–
Relevant work experience: Neste Oyj, Senior Vice President, Emerging Businesses 9/2016–8/2018. Neste Oyj, Senior Vice President, Strategy and New Ventures 6/2014–9/2016. Neste Oyj, Senior Vice President, Strategy 6/2012–6/2014. F-Secure, Vice President, Strategy and M&A 6/2010–6/2012. Nokia Corporation, several different positions 2004–2010.
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2016–
Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors 2023–
Member of the Personnel Committee 2016–2020
Member of the Audit Committee 2021–
Members
JARI-PEKKA PUNKARI
b. 1965, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Ministerial Adviser, Prime Minister’s Office
Relevant concurrent positions of trust:
Member of the Board: Leijona Catering Oy
Relevant work experience: CEO of Skaala IFN Oy, 2020-2020. Talokeskus Yhtiöt Oy CEO 2016-2019. Skaala Oy CEO 2011-2016. GS-Hydro Oy CFO 2008-2011. Kone Corporation Vice President 2006-2008. Kone Corporation various management positions 1991-2006.
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2022–
KIRSI PUNTILA
b. 1970, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Senior Vice President, Spirits and International Business, Anora Group Oyj
Relevant work experience: Altia Oyj, Senior Vice President, Marketing 2014–2021. Altia Oyj, Spirits Category Director 2015–2016. Marketing Director, own brands, Altia Oyj, 2014–2015; Global Marketing Manager, The Absolut Company/Pernod Ricard, 2010–2014; Global Senior Brand Manager, Chivas Brothers/Pernod Ricard, 2006–2010
Member of Marketing Executives Group Inc (MJR) 2016–
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2018–
MARKUS TYKKYLÄINEN
b. 1973, M.Sc. (Energy Technology), eMBA, M.Sc. (Econ.), CBM, CBM Chairperson
Managing Director, Suur-Savon Sähkö Oy 1 September 2016–
Relevant concurrent positions of trust:
Chairperson of the Board: Lumme Energia Oy, Elvera Oy.
Member of the Board: Ravera Oy, Etelä-Savon Kauppakamari, Kymppivoima Tuotanto Oy, Kymppivoima Hankinta Oy, Energiateollisuus ry.
Relevant work experience: Lumme Energia Oy, Managing Director 08/2017-04/2018, 02/2022 – 11/2022. Joutsan Lämpö Oy, Managing Director 6/2020–03/2022. Rovaniemen Energia Oy/Napapiirin Energia ja Vesi Oy, Managing Director 2011–2016. Ranuan Bioenergia Oy, Managing Director 2015–2016. Vakka-Suomen Voima Oy, Development Director 2010–2011. Kainuun Sähkö Oy/Graninge Kainuu Oy/Kainuun Energia Oy/E.ON Kainuu Oy, Design Engineer, Quality Manager, Environmental Director, Risk Manager, Development Manager 1998–2010.
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2016–
Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors 2017–2023
Member of the Audit Committee 2016–
EEVA-LIISA VIRKKUNEN
B.1957, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Relevant concurrent positions of trust:
Chairman of the Board and Member of the Audit Committee: Sotkamo Silver AB
Deputy Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Audit Committee: Turun Tunnin Juna Oy
Member of the Board and Member of the Audit Committee: Robit Plc
Relevant work experience: Metso Corporation, CFO 2014-2020. Metso Minerals Oy, CFO 2007-2014. Metso Automation Oy, CFO 2002-2007. Rettig Group, CFO 1999-2002. Sandvik Mining and Construction, CFO 1995-1999. Huhtamäki Corporation, CFO of Leaf 1992-1995. Huhtamäki Oyj as CFO in Germany, England and Switzerland 1984-1992.
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2022–
Chairman of the Audit Committee 2022–
The members of the Board of Directors do not hold any shares in Neova Oy or its subsidiaries and they are independent of the company. According to the Board’s assessment, Jari-Pekka Punkari is not independent of major shareholders as he is employed by the State owner. All other Board members are independent of major shareholders.