Board of Directors

b. 1961
Master of Laws, trained on the bench, eMBA

More than 30 years of experience in finance, venture capital investments, corporate and private equity arrangements and Certified Advisor / Nasdaq tasks. Special expertise in corporate recovery and corporate governance. Extensive domestic and international networks, in particular in the field of corporate recovery and insolvency law.

Main occupation 

• Pohjanmaan Arvo Sijoitusosuuskunta, CEO 2019–

Key work experience 

• RSM Finland Recovery Oy, CEO, partner 2014-2019
• Finnvera Oyj, vice president 1993-2014

Current positions of trust

• Korkia Oy, member of the Board 2020-
• Nordic Option, Chairmand of the Board 2020-
• Pesmel Oy, member of the Board 2019-
• Sah-Ko Oy, member of the Board 2014-
• Oulun Kärpät Oy, member of the Board 2009-
• Oulu Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman of the Board 2021-

Partnera's shares

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Dependent on a significant shareholder.

b. 1978
PhD and M.Sc. (Tech.)
Member of the Board since 2020

Professor of circular economy material research. Expert in the utilization of sidestreams created by industry. Extensive international networks. Strong experience in research and development projects in cooperation with companies. 

Main occupation

• University of Oulu, Dean, 2022–
• University of Oulu, professor, 2015–
• Key work experience
• Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, visiting professor, 2018
• University of Oulu, university lecturer 2009–2014
• University of Oulu, researcher 2003–2008

Current positions of trust

• Betoniyhdistys ry, member of the Board, 2020–
• Scientific Advisory Board for Defense, member, 2019–

Partnera’s shares

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Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.

b. 1970
M.Sc. (Techn), eMBA
Member of the Board 2018–

Main occupation

• Loihde Trust Oy, Managing Director, 2018–
• Key work experience
• Viria Link Oy, CEO 2016–2017
• Anvia IT-palvelut Oy, CEO 2015–2016
• Anvia Oyj, Business Director, 2014–2015
• Maintpartner Oy, Area Manager 2011–2014
• Eka Polymer Latex Oy, Process Development Manager 2004–2011
• FibroGen Europe Oy, Product Development Engineer, Product Development Unit Director, Project Manager 1999–2004
• University of Oulu, research engineer, Bioprocess technology laboratory, 1996–1999

Current positions of trust

• Spellpoint Oy, Chairman of the Board 2019–
• Foamit Group Oy, member of the Board 2019–
• BitFactor Oy, member of the Board 2018–
• Tansec Oy, Chairman of the Board 2017–
• Aureolius Oy, member of the Board 2017–
• Viria Kiinteistöt Oy, member of the Board 2016–

Partnera’s shares

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Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.

b. 1972
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Member of the Board 2021–

Extensive experience in venture capital investment, growth companies, economic and finance management positions and different kinds of M&A and capital arrangements.

Main occupation

• SAKA – Suomen Autokauppa Oy, Partner and CFO, 2017–
• Key work experience
• Partnera Oy, Executive Vice President 2016–2017
• Partnera Oy, CFO, acting CEO 2015–2016
• KMPG Oy Ab, senior manager 2005–2015

Current positions of trust

• Previous positions of trust
• Sikla Oy, member of the Board 2018–2020
• Perusterveys Oy, member of the Board 2017–2018
• Hoivatilat Oyj, Board of Directors’ observer as a shareholders’ representative 2015–2016
• SystemaStore Oy, Chairman of the Board 2015–2017

Partnera’s shares

0 shares

Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.

b. 1973
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Member of the Board 2022–

Over 20 years of experience in international business in technology companies, especially in the management and development of international supply chains through digitalization and innovations.

Main occupation

• iLOQ, Executive Vice President, COO 2022–
• Key work experience
• Nokia, Vice President, Global Supply Chain 2020–2022
• Nokia, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Engineering 2018–2020
• Nokia, Head of Oulu Factory 2013–2018
• Nokia Siemens Networks, Head of Business HR 2012–2013
• Nokia Siemens Networks, Head of Materials Execution 2008–2012

Current positions of trust

• Nurminen Logistics Oyj, member of the Board, 2021–
• University of Oulu’s advisory board, member 2015–2019, Vice Chairman 2019–
• Oulu Chamber of Commerce, member of the Board 2016–2017, Vice Chairman 2017–2019, Chairman 2020–

Previous positions of trust

• Valtavalo Oy, member of the Board 2018–2019

Partnera’s shares

0 shares

Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.