Board of directors
LASSE AHO
Chairman of the Board
since 2021
Member of the Board since 2015
b. 1958, M.Soc.Sc., Finnish honorary title vuorineuvos
Principal occupation: Olvi Foundation, Chairman of the Board
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Chairman of the Board: The Brewers of Europe, Puuilo Plc
Member of the Board: Finnish Hockey League, Genelec Oy, Robit Plc
Employment history:
Olvi plc, CEO, 2004-2022
MetroAuto Tampere Ltd, CEO, 2000–2004
Linkosuon Leipomo Oy, CEO, 1997–2000
Fazer Bakeries Ltd, Sales Director, 1993–1997
Fazer Keksit Oy, Marketing Director, 1985–1993
Atoy-yhtiöt, Product Manager, 1984–1985
Lasse Aho is independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
NIKO SIMULA
Deputy Chairman of the Board
since 2021
Member of the Board since 2015
b.1966, Master of Laws, Trained on the bench
Principal occupation: Farmer
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Member of the Board: Lammaisten Energia Oy
Employment history:
Employed at law offices, 1992–2011:
– Attorney-at-law, 1995–2011:
– Asianajotoimisto Niko Simula, 1999–2011
– Asianajotoimisto Santala & Simula, 1994–1999
– Asianajotoimisto Pekka Santala, 1992–1993
– District Court of Kokemäki 1991–1992, notary, acting district court judge
Farmer 1987–
Niko Simula is independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
HELI ARANTOLA
Member of the Board
since 2024
born. 1969, D. Sc. Econ.
Principal occupation: A-lehdet Group, CEO
Employment history:
Leipurin Oyj & Aspo Oyj, CEO, member of the Group management team 2020–2022
HK Scan Oyj, Executive Vice President, Categories & Concepts Head of Strategy, member of the Group management team, 2017–2019
Fazer Group: CEO, Mills Business (Finland, Sweden), Strategy & Renewal Director, Fazer Group, 2010–2017
Heli Arantola is independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
ANNIKKA HURME
Member of the Board
since 2017
b. 1964, M.Sc.
Principal occupation:
Valio Ltd, CEO, 2014
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Chairman of the Board: Finnish Food and Drink Industries’ Federation from 2019
Board Member: Conferedation of Finnish Industries, East Office of Finnish Industries, Valion Eläkekassa, Valion Keskinäinen Vakuutusyhtiö, The Finnish Fair Foundation and Finnish Foundation for Cardiovascular Research
Executive Committee Member: Finnish Food and Drink Industries’ Federation
Employment history:
Valio Ltd, Senior Vice President, Member of the Executive Board, 2007–2014
Annikka Hurme is independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
ANTTI KORPINIEMI
Member of the Board
Since 2020
b.28.2.1961, M.Sc. (Agric.), eMBA
Principal occupation: Berner Ltd and Bröderna Berner AB Sweden, CEO 2013–
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Chairman of the Board: Teollisuusagronomit
Deputy Chairman of the Board: The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland
Member of the Board: Marketing Finland
Executive Committee Member: The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland, Finnish Commerce Federation
Member of Supervisory board: Employment fund, Finland
Chairman of the Board: The Association for Finnish Work
Employment history:
Berner Ltd:
– Member of the Board 1996–2013
– Director 1995–2013
– Product Manager 1990–1995
Member of the board Antti Korpiniemi serves as CEO of Berner Oy. Apetit Group’s subsidiaries have business cooperation with the Berner Oy. In addition, Berner Oy is a significant shareholder in Apetit Plc. Based on the above, Antti Korpiniemi is not independent of the company or its significant shareholder in accordance with the Corporate Governance Code 2020.
Kati Sulin
Member of the Board
since 2021
born. 1974, MA
Principal occupation: Heltti, CEO, 8/2023–
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Board Member: LocalTapiola Mutual Life Insurance Company, Viestimedia
Employment history:
Terveystalo, Senior Vice President, Digital Business, 2022–2023
Ifolor Oy, Managing Director, 2020–2022
DNA, Chief Digital Officer, 2016–2020
Head Office Finland, Managing Director, 2014–2015
Fazer Group, Vice President, Online, 2011–2014
Hill & Knowlton COO and Interactive Strategy Director EMEA, 2007–2011
Helsingin Sähköinen Toimisto, Business Unit Director, 2001–2006
Kati Sulin is independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Independence of the Board of Directors
Under the Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2020, the majority of directors shall be independent of the Company. In addition, at least two directors of this majority shall be independent of the Company’s major shareholders. The Board shall evaluate the independence of directors and report which directors it determines to be independent of the Company and which directors it determines to be independent of major shareholders.
More detailed criteria for independence are listed in Recommendation 10 of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2020, which can be consulted online at www.cgfinland.fi.
