FY 2025 Neova Oy’s Annual General Meeting held on 26 March 2025 appointed six members to Neova’s Board of Directors for a one-year term which will end upon closing of the Annual General Meeting 2026.
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–
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
DICK HORDIJK
b. 1967, M.Sc. (Econ.)
CEO Royal Agrifirm Group June 2016 –
Relevant concurrent positions of trust: Board member of the Achmea Association, the Netherlands, June 2022-
Relevant work experience: CEO of Royal Agrifirm Group 2016 -;MD Cargill Nutrition EMEA 2013-2016; Finance and Operations Director Cargill Nutrition EMEA; 2008-2013; Finance, Supply Chain functions Quest International 1992-2007
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2024-
Member of the Audit Committee 2024-
KAROLIINA JOENSUU
b. 1981, M.Sc. (Eng.)
Senior Vice President, BU Industry, Elomatic Consulting & Engineering Oy
Relevant work experience: Caverion Industria Oy, Vice President, Partnerships and Advisory Services 2024. Caverion Industria Oy, Vice President, Energy Business 2022-2023. Caverion Industria Oy, Head of Sales, Energy, Projects and Design & Advisory Services, 2021-2022. FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy, Senior Vice President, Energy, Water and Environment, 2019-2021. ÅF-Consult Oy, Vice President, Energy Business Consulting, 2017-2019. Pöyry Energy Oy, Global Head Renewable Energy, 2015-2017. Pöyry Energy Oy, Manager Wind Power Finland, 2012-2015.
The Finnish Wind Power Association, member of the board, 2013-2021.
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2025–
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–
RIIKKA TIMONEN
s. 1975, DI, eMBA
Vice President, Commercial EMEA & APAC, New Ventures & Services, Kemira Oyj
Relevant work experience: Kemira Oyj, Vice President, New markets and Biomaterials 2023-2024. Valmet Oyj, Director, Business Accelerator 2020-2022. Kemira Industry & Water, Director, Marketing & Application development, EMEA 2015-2019. Kemira Oyj, Director, Corporate Responsibility 2011-2014. Kemira Oyj different responsibilities 2001-2010.
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2025–
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.