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Corporate Governance

Board of Directors

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, 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

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

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

Independent of the company, not independent on significant shareholder

Henrik Pankakoski

Member
Regional General Manager Nordics, Wolt 2022-
Born 1984, 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

Marja Mäkinen

Head of Investor Relations
marja.makinen@verkkokauppa.com