Executive Committee: Kesko Oyj

Manager
Positions heldSince
Jorma Antero Rauhala

Jorma Antero Rauhala

59 year

Chief Executive Officer 31/01/2024
President 31/01/2024
Eva Kaukinen

Eva Kaukinen

55 year

Comptroller/Controller/Auditor 31/10/2010
Matti Mettälä

Matti Mettälä

61 year

Human Resources Officer 30/09/2012
Arto Hiltunen

Arto Hiltunen

48 year

Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer -
Hanna Jaakkola

Hanna Jaakkola

Investor Relations Contact 31/08/2019
Anu Hilja Irmeli Hämäläinen

Anu Hilja Irmeli Hämäläinen

59 year

Director of Finance/CFO 31/05/2024
Lasse Mikael Luukkainen

Lasse Mikael Luukkainen

46 year

General Counsel 31/12/2019

Composition of the Board of Directors: Kesko Oyj

Director
CommitteesSince
Esa Mikael Kiiskinen

Esa Mikael Kiiskinen

61 year

Compensation Committee Chair 16/05/2012
Timo Olavi Ritakallio

Timo Olavi Ritakallio

62 year

Audit Committee 11/04/2021
Compensation Committee 11/04/2021
Peter Thor Fagernäs

Peter Thor Fagernäs

72 year

Governance Committee 03/03/2010
Compensation Committee 10/04/2018
Piia Karhu

Piia Karhu

48 year

Audit Committee 10/04/2018
Jannica Charlotta E. Fagerholm

Jannica Charlotta E. Fagerholm

63 year

Audit Committee Chair 31/12/2015
Jussi Perälä

Jussi Perälä

54 year

Director/Board Member 11/04/2021

Former Officers and Directors: Kesko Oyj

Insider
Positions held
SinceUntil
Jukka Henrik Erlund
Jukka Henrik Erlund
Comptroller/Controller/Auditor 31/12/2003 31/10/2011
Director of Finance/CFO 31/10/2011 31/05/2024
Riikka Joukio
Riikka Joukio
Public Communications Contact 31/07/2021 31/05/2024
Mikko Matias Helander
Mikko Matias Helander
Chief Executive Officer 31/12/2014 31/01/2024
Corporate Officer/Principal 30/11/2014 31/12/2014
President 31/12/2014 31/01/2024
Matti Tapani Virtanen
Matti Tapani Virtanen
Corporate Officer/Principal 08/04/2021 31/05/2023
Anna Maria Ronkainen
Anna Maria Ronkainen
Corporate Officer/Principal 19/04/2015 31/12/2022
Pasi Tapani Mäkinen
Pasi Tapani Mäkinen
Comptroller/Controller/Auditor - 30/11/2021
Johan Ragnar Friman
Johan Ragnar Friman
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/2016 08/04/2021
Saara Helminen
Saara Helminen
Corporate Officer/Principal 11/05/2017 31/07/2018
Esko Mikael Aro
Esko Mikael Aro
Director/Board Member 12/04/2015 10/04/2018
Independent Dir/Board Member 12/04/2015 10/04/2018
Anu Johanna Nissinen
Anu Johanna Nissinen
Director/Board Member 12/04/2015 31/03/2018
Independent Dir/Board Member 12/04/2015 31/03/2018
Timo Heimo
Timo Heimo
Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer 31/12/2010 31/12/2012
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/2006 31/12/2017
Jennie Stenbom
Jennie Stenbom
Human Resources Officer 31/12/2010 31/12/2017
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/2007 31/12/2009
Mika-Veli Majoinen
Mika-Veli Majoinen
General Counsel 31/12/2017 -
Anne Leppälä-Nilsson
Anne Leppälä-Nilsson
Comptroller/Controller/Auditor 31/12/2000 30/12/2014
General Counsel 31/12/2000 30/12/2017
Kia Aejmelaeus
Kia Aejmelaeus
Public Communications Contact 28/02/2017 -
Mika Aarne Valter Rautiainen
Mika Aarne Valter Rautiainen
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/2004 31/12/2016
Ville Raimo Ranta
Ville Raimo Ranta
Comptroller/Controller/Auditor 31/07/2012 30/06/2016
Matti Ensio Naumanen
Matti Ensio Naumanen
Director/Board Member 03/04/2016 -
Kaarina Petra Maria Ståhlberg
Kaarina Petra Maria Ståhlberg
Director/Board Member 12/04/2015 29/02/2016
Independent Dir/Board Member 12/04/2015 29/02/2016
Tomi Korpisaari
Tomi Korpisaari
Director/Board Member 15/04/2012 29/02/2016
Independent Dir/Board Member 15/04/2012 29/02/2016
Seppo Veijo Tapio Paatelainen
Seppo Veijo Tapio Paatelainen
Director/Board Member 26/03/2006 12/04/2015
Independent Dir/Board Member 26/03/2006 12/04/2015
Matti Joel Kyytsönen
Matti Joel Kyytsönen
Director/Board Member 12/04/2015 -
Independent Dir/Board Member 12/04/2015 -
Lauri Peltola
Lauri Peltola
Public Communications Contact 01/03/2015 -
Corporate Officer/Principal 01/03/2015 18/03/2015
Sales & Marketing 01/03/2015 -
Ilpo Erkki Tapani Kokkila
Ilpo Erkki Tapani Kokkila
Director/Board Member 26/03/2006 31/12/2014
Independent Dir/Board Member 26/03/2006 31/12/2014
Matti Veikko Iisakki Halmesmäki
Matti Veikko Iisakki Halmesmäki
Chief Executive Officer 28/02/2005 31/12/2014
President 28/02/2005 31/12/2014
Minna Kurunsaari
Minna Kurunsaari
Corporate Officer/Principal 25/09/2008 31/12/2014
Henri Mäenalanen
Henri Mäenalanen
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/2011 31/12/2013
Antti Syväniemi
Antti Syväniemi
Corporate Officer/Principal 18/07/2012 -
Mika Leiponen
Mika Leiponen
Corporate Officer/Principal 30/06/2012 -
Virpi Tuunainen
Virpi Tuunainen
Director/Board Member 15/04/2012 -
Independent Dir/Board Member 15/04/2012 -
Toni Pokela
Toni Pokela
Director/Board Member 15/04/2012 -
Sanna Huovinen
Sanna Huovinen
Public Communications Contact 31/12/2003 31/12/2011
Matti Leminen
Matti Leminen
Corporate Officer/Principal 23/08/2011 29/11/2011
Arja Aila Hannele Talma
Arja Aila Hannele Talma
Comptroller/Controller/Auditor 31/12/2003 31/12/2004
Director of Finance/CFO 31/12/2004 31/12/2010
Chief Investment Officer 31/12/2012 31/12/2014
Kari Henrik Stadigh
Kari Henrik Stadigh
Chairman 28/10/2009 -
Keijo Jaakko Kalervo Suila
Keijo Jaakko Kalervo Suila
Director/Board Member 31/12/2008 31/12/2008
Eija Jantunen
Eija Jantunen
Comptroller/Controller/Auditor 30/09/2008 -
Merja Haverinen
Merja Haverinen
Investor Relations Contact 23/08/2011 25/08/2011
Public Communications Contact 23/08/2011 -
Harri Juhani Sivula
Harri Juhani Sivula
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/1986 31/12/2005
Jaakko Jalmari Sinnemaa
Jaakko Jalmari Sinnemaa
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/2002 31/12/2005
Enel Sintonen
Enel Sintonen
Comptroller/Controller/Auditor 31/12/2002 31/12/2005
Teemu Johannes Kangas-Kärki
Teemu Johannes Kangas-Kärki
Comptroller/Controller/Auditor 31/12/1999 31/12/2002
Vesa Tapio Karvonen
Vesa Tapio Karvonen
General Counsel 31/12/1997 31/12/2001
Maarit Näkyvä
Maarit Näkyvä
Director/Board Member 31/12/2000 -
Independent Dir/Board Member 31/12/2000 -
Kimmo Hakkala
Kimmo Hakkala
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/1995 31/12/2000
Heikki Takamäki
Heikki Takamäki
Director/Board Member 07/02/2010 07/02/2010
Chairman 07/02/2010 -
Simo Tapio Manner
Simo Tapio Manner
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/1985 31/12/1999
Kristiina Seppä
Kristiina Seppä
Public Communications Contact 11/08/2010 -
Jukka Hienonen
Jukka Hienonen
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/1999 -
Marko Tapio Lehtonen
Marko Tapio Lehtonen
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/1996 31/12/1997
Mika Kervinen
Mika Kervinen
General Counsel 31/12/1995 31/12/1997
Terho Jaakko Kalliokoski
Terho Jaakko Kalliokoski
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/1984 -
Pekka Sakari Lahti
Pekka Sakari Lahti
Corporate Officer/Principal 31/12/1980 -
Riitta Helena Laitasalo
Riitta Helena Laitasalo
Human Resources Officer 30/12/2009 -
Paavo Antero Moilanen
Paavo Antero Moilanen
Public Communications Contact 02/10/2005 -
Silja Felin
Silja Felin
Public Communications Contact 23/08/2011 -
Riikka Toivonen
Riikka Toivonen
Investor Relations Contact - -
Harri Utoslahti
Harri Utoslahti
Public Communications Contact 11/08/2010 -
Tanja Ruotsi
Tanja Ruotsi
Public Communications Contact - -
Helena Frilander
Helena Frilander
Public Communications Contact 28/05/2012 -
Corporate Officer/Principal 23/08/2011 28/05/2012
Jukka Pokki
Jukka Pokki
Public Communications Contact 09/08/2009 -
Juha Ensio Saarela
Juha Ensio Saarela
Corporate Officer/Principal - -
Juha Ahtinen
Juha Ahtinen
Corporate Officer/Principal - -
Juha Parviainen
Juha Parviainen
Corporate Officer/Principal - -
Heikki Ala-Seppälä
Heikki Ala-Seppälä
Treasurer - -
Lasse Mitronen
Lasse Mitronen
Corporate Officer/Principal - -
Pirjo Nieminen
Pirjo Nieminen
Public Communications Contact 23/08/2011 -
Pentti Kalliala
Pentti Kalliala
Director/Board Member - -
Juhani Järvi
Juhani Järvi
President - -

Age distribution of managers

Parity Men Women

Male 11
Female 5

Of which Executive Committee

Male 4
Female 3

Of which Directors

Male 5
Female 1
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Logo Kesko Oyj
Kesko Oyj is the leading wholesaler and retailer in Finland. Net sales break down by family of products as follows: - grocery and convenience goods (53.8%; K-retailer; No. 2 in Finland): owned 1,208 supermarkets and stores under the names K-citymarket, K-supermarket, K-Market, Neste K., etc.; - building, home improvement, DIY and gardening products (35.6%): building materials, interior design materials, gardening products, household appliances, furniture, etc. distributed via 483 outlets primarily under the Onninen, K-rauta, K-Bygg, Byggmakker, Byggarnas Partner and Carlsen Fritzøe brands; - automotive (10.6%; K-Auto): cars (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, CUPRA, Porsche, Bentley and MAN brands), spare parts and original accessories marketed through 49 outlets in Finland. The group also offers leisure and sports goods (owned 62 stores under the Intersport and Budget Sport names). Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Finland (82.4%), Nordic countries (13.7%), Baltic countries (1.1%) and other (2.8%).
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Departures of Key Persons

Heikki Takamäki
-
Heikki Takamäki

Chairman

07/02/2010 -

Kari Henrik Stadigh
-
Kari Henrik Stadigh

Chairman

28/10/2009 -

Matti Veikko Iisakki Halmesmäki
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Matti Veikko Iisakki Halmesmäki

Chief Executive Officer

28/02/2005 31/12/2014

Mikko Matias Helander
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Mikko Matias Helander

Chief Executive Officer

31/12/2014 31/01/2024

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