Board of directors
KAI SEIKKU
Chairman of the Board
since 2026
Member of the Board since 2026
b. 1965, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Principal occupation: Okmetic Oy, CEO, 2010–
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Member of the Board: Canatu Oyj, NoHo Partners Oyj, Okmetic Oy
Employment history:
HKScan Oyj: CEO, 2005–2009
Hasan & Partners: CEO, 1999–2005
Boston Consulting Group: Consultant, 1993–1999
Kai Seikku 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.
NORA HORTLING
Member of the Board
since 2026
born. 1986, Master of Science in Economics
Principal occupation: Finnforel Oy, CEO, 2025–
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Member of the Board: Olvi Oyj, DIF – Director’s Institute of Finland
Employment history:
Kesko Oyj / Kespro:
Director of Purchasing and Sales, Fresh product groups, 2019-2023
Director of Purchasing and Sales (fuits and vegetable), 2018-2019
Purchasing Manager, 2016-2017
Product Category Manager and Product Manager, 2014-2016
Olvi Oyj: Marketing trainee, 2011-2013
Nora Hortling is independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
LENITA INGELIN
Member of the Board
since 2026
born. 1967, MSc, Marketing
Principal occupation: Paulig, SVP, Branded Business Area, 2024–
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Member of the Board, The Institute of Scientific Information on Coffee
Employment history:
Paulig:
SVP, Finland & Baltics, 2019–2024
Head of Coffee Division, 2018–2019
Vaasan Group: Director, Bake Off, 2008–2013
Unilever:
Managing Director, Foodsolutions, 2002–2008
Marketing Director, Foods (retail), 2001-2002
Executive positions in brand and marketing, 1990-2001
Lenita Ingelin 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
Member of the Board: The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland, Marketing Finland
Executive Committee Member: The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland, Election Committee of The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland, Finnish Commerce Federation
Member of Supervisory board: Employment fund, Finland
Chairman of the Council: 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 2025.
JARI LAANINEN
Member of the Board
since 2026
born. 1967, M.Sc (Econ.)
Principal occupation: Valio Pension Fund and Valio Mutual Insurance Company, CEO, 2024–
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Member of the Board and Investment Council: Hypo Fund Management I, Hypo Fund Management II
Member of the Board: Hypo Fund Management III, Eläkesäätiöyhdistys ESY (Pension Fund Association ESY)
Employment history:
Valio: Finance Director, 2020–2024
Fiskars: Finance Director, 2008–2020
Perlos Oyj:
Finance Director, 2002–2008
Finance and Communications Manager, 2000–2002
Neste Oyj: Dealer, 1995–1999
Fiskars Oyj: Financial Planner, 1993–1994
Jari Laaninen serves as CEO of Valio Pension Fund. Valio Pension Fund is a significant shareholder in Apetit Plc. Based on the above, Jari Laaninen is not independent of the company’s significant shareholder in accordance with the Corporate Governance Code 2025.
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.
