FY 2024 Neova Oy’s Annual General Meeting held on 26 March 2024 appointed six members to Neova’s Board of Directors for a one-year term which will end upon closing of the Annual General Meeting 2025.
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–
Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors
EEVA-LIISA VIRKKUNEN
B.1957, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Relevant concurrent positions of trust: Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee:Sotkamo Silver AB, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee: Turun Tunnin Juna Oy, Member of the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee and the Personnel Committee: Robit Oyj
Relevant work experience: Metso Corporation, CFO 2014-2020. Metso Minerals Oy, CFO 2007-2014. Metso Automation Oy, CFO 2002-2007. Rettig Group, CFO 1999-2002. Sandvik Mining and Construction, CFO 1995-1999. Huhtamäki Corporation, CFO of Leaf 1992-1995. Huhtamäki Oyj as CFO in Germany, England and Switzerland 1984-1992.
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2022–
Chairman of the Audit Committee 2022–
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-
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–
KIRSI PUNTILA
b. 1970, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Senior Vice President, Spirits and International Business, Anora Group Oyj
Relevant work experience: Altia Oyj, Senior Vice President, Marketing 2014–2021. Altia Oyj, Spirits Category Director 2015–2016. Marketing Director, own brands, Altia Oyj, 2014–2015; Global Marketing Manager, The Absolut Company/Pernod Ricard, 2010–2014; Global Senior Brand Manager, Chivas Brothers/Pernod Ricard, 2006–2010
Member of Marketing Executives Group Inc (MJR) 2016–
At Neova:
Member of the Board of Directors 2018–
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.