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FY 2023 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:
Chairman of the Board: Patria Oyj,  Fortaco OyJ, Fifax OyJ, Havator Oy
Member of the Board: Ambientia Oy, Ensto Oy, Famifarm Oy, Veritas 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.)
CEO, Pihlajalinna Oyj 1.9.2023 –

Relevant work experience: Fiskars Group Oyj, Executive Vice President, Business Area Crea 11/2019-8/2023. Fiskars Group Oyj, Executive Vice President, CGO 9/2018-10/2019. Neste Corporation, Senior Vice President, Emerging Businesses 9/2016–8/2018. Neste Corporation, Senior Vice President, Strategy and New Ventures 6/2014–9/2016. Neste Corporation, 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, 2023-
Member of the Audit Committee 2021–2023

Members

STEFAN DAMLIN, since 1.1.2024
b. 1968, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Managing Director, Vaasan Sähkö Oy

Relevant concurrent positions of trust: Member of the Board: EPV Energia, Power-Deriva Oy, Ravera Oy, Woima Corporation. Deputy member of the Board: Pohjolan Voima. Chairman of the Advisory Committee: Fingrid

Relevant work experience: Wärtsilä Finland Oy, Managing Director 2012–2018. Wärtsilä Corporation, Vice President, Business Development Centre, Global Industrial Operations 2011–2012. Wärtsilä Corporation, Vice President, Business & Finance Centre, Global Engine Division 2005–2010. Finn-Power, Group Business Controller 2004–2005. Member of the Board: Aktia Bank plc 2016–2020, Wärtsilä Yuchai Engine Company (China) 2015–2018, Wärtsilä Transmashholding (Russia) 2012–2014, DTS (the Netherlands) 2008–2011, Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce 2012–2015.

At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2020–2023, 2024-
Member of the Audit Committee 2020–2021
Member of the Personnel Committee 2021–2023

JARI-PEKKA PUNKARI
b. 1965, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Ministerial Adviser, Prime Minister’s Office

Relevant concurrent positions of trust:
Member of the Board: Gasum Oy

Relevant work experience: Skaala IFN Oy, Managing Director, 2019–2020. Talokeskus Yhtiöt Oy, Managing Director 2016–2019. Skaala Oy, Managing Director 2011–2016. GS-Hydro Oy, Chief Financial Officer 2008–2011. Kone Corporation, Vice President 2006–2008, Kone Corporation, various managerial 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 OyjSenior 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, resigned 23.12.2023
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 2016–2023
Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors 2017–2023
Member of the Audit Committee 2016–2023

EEVA-LIISA VIRKKUNEN
B.1957, M.Sc. (Econ.)

Relevant concurrent positions of trust: Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee:Sotkamo Silver AB, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee: Turun Tunnin Juna Oy, Member of the Board of Directors,  the Audit Committee and the Personnel Committee: Robit Oyj

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.