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Verkkokauppa.com in brief

Verkkokauppa in brief

Verkkokauppa.com is Finland's leading online store, offering a wide range of products from home technology to leisure as well as business needs. Operating since 1992, the company is one of the oldest online retailers in the world, combining its online store and brick-and-mortar stores for an omnichannel customer experience. Verkkokauppa.com's four megastores are located in Oulu, Pirkkala, Raisio and Jätkäsaari, Helsinki. To provide a superior customer experience, the company delivers products as fast as an hour to your door around the clock, utilizing automation and robotics. Verkkokauppa.com employs around 700 people. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange (share ticker: VERK), and it has more than 21,000 shareholders.

1992

Founded

677

Employees 2023

EUR mil. 502.9

Net sales 2023

Four giant stores, around 75,000 products

The Helsinki store, main warehouse and main maintenance are all located and operating under the same roof in Helsinki's Jätkäsaari, in the immediate vicinity of Länsisatama. In Pirkkala, the store is located in the Veska shopping center, right next to the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre. The Oulu store is located along the highway in the Kaakkurikulma shopping center. Our newest store in Raisio was opened in March 2018 right next to the shopping center Mylly.

Finland's most popular online store

According to research, Verkkokauppa.com is Finland's most popular online store.

Verkkokauppa.com has already hundreds of thousands of uncensored product reviews as well as accurate product-specific availability information and real-time service and return percentages, all of which aim to make it easier for the customer to make a purchase decision. In addition, Verkkokauppa.com offers a 32-day right of return for its products.

Logistics makes sure that the goods move quickly and accurately. In 20 years, more than 9 million shipments and more than 15 million products have been delivered to customers.

Board members

Arja Talma, born 1962

Chair since 2021
Main occupation: Board professional
M.Sc. (Econ.), eMBA
Board member since 2018
Chair of Remuneration Committee
Vice chair of the Audit Committee
An expert member of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board

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Positions of trust

Board member, Metso Corporation, 2020–
Board member, Glaston Oyj, 2021-
Board member, Nordea Bank Abp, 2022-

Working experience

Senior Vice President, Store Sites and Investments, Kesko Corporation, 2013-2015
President and CEO, Rautakesko Ltd, 2011-2013
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Kesko Corporation, 2005-2011
Vice President, Corporate Controller, Kesko Corporation, 2004-2005
Executive Vice President, Oy Radiolinja Ab, 2001-2003
Partner, APA, Auditor, KPMG Wideri Oy Ab, 1987-2001

Independence

Independent of the Company and significant shareholders

Kati Riikonen, born 1971

Member
Telia Finland Oyj, Vice President, Online, Marketing and Analytics
M.Sc. (Econ)
Board member since 2023
Member of Audit Committee

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Positions of trust

Board member, Oma Säästöpankki Oyj 2024 -
Board member, Nooa Säästöpankki Oy 2021 -

Working experience

Google Finland Oy, Business Director 2017-2020
Isobar Finland Oy, CEO 2015-2017
DNA Oy, Marketing Director and Online Director 2011-2015
KRi Marketing Tmi, Enterpreneur 2006-2011
Motorola Inc, Marketing Director, 2003-2006

Independence

Independent of the Company and significant shareholders

Irmeli Rytkönen, born 1959

Board member
LLM
Board member since 2024
Member of Audit Committee

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Work experience

Director, Elkjøp Nordic AS, 2018-2019
CEO, Gigantti Oy Ab, 1999-2018
Consultant, Elkjøp ASA, 1997-1998
CEO, Finnish Mixed Electricals Association, 1989-1996

Key positions of trust

University Pharmacy (Helsinki University), Board Chair 2019-, Chair of HR committee and member of audit committee
Nurminen Logistics Oyj, Board Chair 2021-, member of Board and Audit Committee Chair 2018-2021
Novita Oy, Board Chair 2024-
Muumimaailma Oy, Board member 2019-

Independence

Independent of the company and its significant shareholders

Enel Sintonen, born 1977

Board member
M. Sc. (Econ.)
Board member since 2024
Chair of Audit Committee

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Work experience

Director of Finance, Eltel Networks Oy, 2022-
Partner and Principal Auditor of a number of listed companies, PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy, 2016-2022
Various leadership positions and Authorized Public Accountant (KHT) exam (2011),
PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy, 2006-2016
Internal auditor, Kesko Corporation, 2003-2006
Senior Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers AS (Estonia), 2000-2003

Independence

Dependent of the company*. Independent of significant shareholders.

*Sintonen has worked for Verkkokauppa.com's audit firm until 2022, from which the three (3) years referred to in recommendation 10 e) of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code have not passed until the beginning of her proposed Board membership. Therefore, she shall be regarded as dependent on the company. However, Sintonen has not personally participated in the assurance assignment or otherwise advised the company.

Robin Bade, born 1979

CEO and Founder, eBrands
BBA, studies in economics
Board member since 2023
Member of Remuneration Committee

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Positions of trust

Board member, eBrands Holdings Oy 2020-
Board member, Tulos Group 2020-
Board member, Liwlig Group Oy 2018-

Working experience

CEO Europe, Mirum Agency (WPP Plc), 2012-2019
CEO and Founder, Activeark Oy, 2003-2012

Independence

Independent of the Company and significant shareholders

Samuli Seppälä, born 1975

Member
Main occupation: Enterpreneur
Born 1975, High school graduate
Board member since 1998

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Positions of trust

Board member of F. Sergejeffin Olut-tehdas Osakeyhtiö 2014-

Working experience

Founder, CEO, Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, 1992-2018

Independence

Not independent of the company, not independent of significant shareholder

Henrik Pankakoski, born 1984

Member
Main occupation: Regional General Manager Nordics, Wolt 2022-
M.Sc. (Econ)
Board member since 2023
Member of Remuneration Committee

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Working experience

General Manager Finland, Wolt 2017-2022
Several roles in management consulting, The Boston Consulting Group 2008-2017

Independence

Independent of the Company and significant shareholders

Management Team Members

Panu Porkka, born 1977

CEO
Studies at commerce
Member of the management team since 2018

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Positions of trust

Member of the Board of Directors, Solteq Plc 2019–

Working experience

CEO, Suomalainen Kirjakauppa 2017–2018
Sales director, Tokmanni 2013–2016
COO, Lidl Switzerland 2009–2010

Nina Anttila, born 1971

Chief Supply Chain Officer
M.Sc. Econ., M. Eng. of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Member of the management team since 2022

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Positions of trust

Member of the Board of Directors, Dimex Oy 2021–

Working experience

Vice President, Sourcing, Fiskars Oyj 2018–2022
Chief Supply Chain Officer, Reima Oy 2015–2018
Different logistics and supply chain managerial positions at Konecranes Plc 2010–2014
Director, Mobile Solution Operations Material Management, Nokia Oyj 2010
Senior Manager, Supplier Collaboration, Nokia Oyj 2006–2010