Company management
CEO and Management team
The CEO’s duty is to manage Verkkokauppa.com's operations in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the Company's Board of Directors and the company's customer promise "probably always cheaper". The company's CEO is Panu Porkka since 22 March 2018. The Board of Directors appoints the CEO and decides the terms and conditions of employment, and these are defined in a written contract. The Company doesn't have a Deputy Managing Director.
Verkkokauppa.com Corporation's Management Team consists of eight members. Management Team consists of the CEO, CFO, CTO, Logistics Director, HR director, Chief Strategy and Development Officer, Chief Experience Officer (CXO), Marketing and Communications Director and Commercial Director. All members of the Management Team are Finnish citizens.
CEO, Verkkokauppa.com OyjPanu PorkkaBorn 1977, Studies at commerceMember of the management team since 2018
Shares and share-based rights and corporations over which control is exercised95,000 shares
Positions of trustMember of the Board of Directors, Solteq Plc, 2019-
Working experienceCEO, Suomalainen Kirjakauppa 2017 - 2018
Sales director, Tokmanni 2013–2016
COO, Lidl Switzerland 2009–2010
CFO, Verkkokauppa.com OyjMikko ForsellBorn 1974, M.Sc. (Econ), M.Sc. EngineeringMember of the management team since 2019
Shares and share-based rights and corporations over which control is exercised41,500 shares
Positions of trustMember of the Board of Directors, Alko Inc, 2022-
Working experienceCFO, HKScan Oyj, 2018–2019
CFO, Metsä Tissue Oyj (Metsä Group), 2014–2017
Vice President Purchasing, Metsä Tissue Oyj (Metsä Group), 2012–2013
Vice President Finance projects, Metsä Tissue Oyj (Metsä Group), 2009–2012
Group Controller, Metsä Tissue Oyj (Metsä Group), 2005–2009
Logistics Director, Verkkokauppa.com OyjMiika HeinonenBorn 1976, BBAMember of the management team since 2011
Shares and share-based rights and corporations over which control is exercised33,971 shares
Working experienceWarehouse Manager, Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, 2005–2011
Commercial Director,Verkkokauppa.com OyjVesa JärveläinenBorn 1983, High school graduate
Member of the management team since 2017
Shares and share-based rights and corporations over which control is exercised40,000 shares
Working experiencePurchasing Director, Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, 2018
Vice Purchasing Director, Verkkokauppa.com, 2015–2017
Chief Strategy and Development Officer,Verkkokauppa.com OyjKalle KoutajokiBorn 1976, M.Sc. Engineering
Member of the management team since 2019
Shares and share-based rights and corporations over which control is exercised27,500 shares
Working experienceChief Sales Officer, Verkkokauppa.com 2019-2021
CEO and Founder, Digital Goodie 2009–2019
Vice President and managing director, eCommerce, Wayfinder 2007–2009
Vice President, Product marketing and Operations, Navicore 2005–2007
Chief Experience Officer (CXO),Verkkokauppa.com OyjPekka LitmanenBorn 1980, BBA, MBA
Member of the management team since 2021
Shares and share-based rights and corporations over which control is exercised5,200 shares
Working experienceSVP, Head of Customer Relationships and loyalty, SOK Corporation 2019-2021
Vice President, Customer Experience, Alko Inc 2016-2018
Director of Development, Elisa Corporation 2014-2016
Head of Customer service process, Elisa Corporation 2008-2014
Director of Marketing and Communications,Verkkokauppa.com OyjSeppo NiemeläBorn 1981, M.Sc. Engineering
Member of the management team since 2018
Shares and share-based rights and corporations over which control is exercised42,501 shares
Working experienceHead of marketing and campaign, Lidl Finland 2013–2018
Advertising manager, Lidl Finland 2011–2013
Purchasing manager, Lidl Finland 2006–2011
HR Director , Verkkokauppa.com OyjSaara TikkanenBorn 1982, M.Sc. (Econ)Member of the management team since 2021
Shares and share-based rights and corporations over which control is exercised2,500 shares
Working experienceHR director, Edenred Finland Oy 2017–2021
HR manager, ISS Palvelut 2013–2017
CTO, Verkkokauppa.com OyjJyrki TulokasBorn 1975, M.Sc. (Econ.)Member of the management team since 2021
Shares and share-based rights and corporations over which control is exercised5,050 shares
Working experienceCTO, F-Secure Corporation 2019-2021
EVP, Cyber Security Products and Services, F-Secure Corporation 2017-2019
EVP, Strategy and Corporate Development, F-Secure Corporation 2015-2017
VP, Business Development and product Management, F-Secure Corporation 2008-2015
Head of Business Development, Suunto 2005-2008