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The CEO is responsible for the company's operational activities and day-to-day administration. He is responsible to the board for the implementation of the goals, plans, guidelines and goals set by the board in the company.

The CEO ensures that the company's accounting is in accordance with the law and the reliable organization of financial management. He prepares the matters to be decided by the Board of Directors and implements the Board of Directors' decisions. The Board of Directors evaluates the CEO's work and the achievement of the goals set for him.

Partnera Corporation's Interim CEO until 31 August 2025 and CFO is Jussi Lappalainen.

Partnera Corporation's CEO from 1 September 2025 is Erja Sankari.

CEO of Partnera Corporation from 1 September 2025; Member of the Board until 31 August 2025

Erja Sankari

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Interim CEO until 31 August 2025, CFO

Jussi Lappalainen

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CEO of Partnera Corporation from 1 September 2025; Member of the Board until 31 August 2025

Erja Sankari

b. 1973
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Member of the Board from 2022 until 31 August 2025.

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 from 1 September 2025

  • CEO of Partnera Corporation

Key work experience

  • iLOQ, Executive Vice President, COO 2022–2025
  • 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
  • Nokia, Development Manager, Oulu, 2004–2008
  • Nokia, Expert, Development Tasks and Projects, 1998–2003
  • QPR Software, Project Consultant, 1996-1998

Current positions of trust

  • Nurminen Logistics Oyj, Member of the Board, 2021–
  • Eltel AB, Member of the Board, 2022–
  • Summa Defence Oyj, Member of the Board, 2025–
  • University of Oulu, Strategic Advisory Board, Member 2015–2019, Vice Chairman 2019–
  • Proventia Oy, Member of the Board, 2023–

Previous positions of trust

  • Valtavalo Oy, Member of the Board, 2018–2019
  • Oulu Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Board, Vice Chairman, Chairman, 2016–2023

Partnera’s shares

4,845 shares

Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.

Interim CEO until 31 August 2025, CFO

Jussi Lappalainen

b. 1978
M.Sc. (Econ) and M.Sc. (Forest Technology)
Partnera's Interim CEO from 28 November 2024 to 31 August 2025
Partnera’s CFO since 2018.

Comprehensive skills in financial management and business. Over 15 years of international experience in financial and business management tasks, including in service and production businesses. 

Key work experience

  • Meka Pro Oy, Propria Oy, CFO 2015–2018
  • Efora Oy, company controller 2009–2015
  • Fortek Oy, finance 2007–2008
  • Stora Enso Oyj, controller 2004–2007

Current positions of trust

  • Member of the Board in several Partnera Group’s companies

Partnera’s shares

71,504 shares (0.20% of votes)

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