CEO and the Management Team
The Pihajalinna Group's Management Team assists the CEO in the operative business activity management.
CEO
The Board of Directors appoints the Chief Executive Officer and decides on the terms and conditions of his or her service contract. The CEO is in charge of the Company's operational management and the Group's business activity in accordance with the instructions and guidelines given by the Board of Directors. The Management Team assists the CEO in leading the Company's operations. Tuomas Hyyryläinen acts as Pihlajalinna’s CEO as of 1 September 2023.
Management Team
The Pihajalinna Group's Management Team assists the CEO in the operative business activity management. The Management Team prepares and steers the development of the Group's business, processes and joint Group functions and promotes cooperation and the flow of information between the various parts of the organization. It also prepares the Group's strategic planning and budgeting, monitors the implementation of plans and reporting and prepares acquisitions and other major investments. In addition, the Management Team monitors and evaluates the profitability of the Company's businesses as well as the functioning of its internal control and reporting systems. The Management Team convenes regularly at the invitation of the CEO. The Management Team conducts an annual evaluation of its operations and working methods.
Members of the Management Team
Tuomas Hyyryläinen
CEO
b. 1977, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Employed by the company since 2023
Primary working experience:
Fiskars Group, EVP, Business Area Crea 2019–2023 and a member of Group’s management team 2018–2023
Neste Corporation, SVP, Emerging Businesses, SVP, Strategy and New Ventures, SVP, Strategy 2012–2018
F-Secure Corporation, VP, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions 2010–2012
Nokia Corporation, Leader positions in strategy and business development 2004–2010
Main simultaneous positions of trust:
Member of the Board of Solidium Oy
Member of the Board of Elisa Corporation
Heikki Färkkilä
EVP, Strategy and Group Operations
b. 1980, M.Sc. (Technology)
Employed by the company since 2024
Primary working experience:
Neste Corporation 2013-2024, Vice President, chemical recycling and renewable polymers and chemicals, Vice President, oil product development, Director, strategy deployment
McKinsey 2009–2013, Several roles, latest Engagement Manager
Main simultaneous positions of trust: none
Seppo Kariniemi
EVP, Public services and Interim EVP, Private Healthcare Services
b. 1983, MBA
Employed by the company since 2022
Primary working experience:
Kuusiolinna Terveys Oy, Managing Director 2023–
Jämsän Terveys Oy, Managing Director 2022–
Jokilaakson Terveys Oy, Managing Director 2022–
Luona Oy, Business Director of Health Services 2020–2022, Account Executive 2019–2020
Linctus Oy, Managing Director, partner 2016–2019
Lindorff Oy, Account Executive 2014–2016
OP Financial Group, several positions of Account Executive, finance and business development 2008–2014
Main simultaneous positions of trust: none
Tuula Lehto
EVP, Communications and Sustainability
b. 1973, M.Sc. in Political Science
Employed by the company since 2022
Primary working experience:
Pihlajalinna Plc. 2022–, Vice President, Communications and Sustainability
Oriola Corporation 2017–2022, Vice President, Communications and Sustainability
Communications Agency Pohjoisranta 2011–2017
Several roles in communications, sustainability, and branding since 2001 at various companies, including Finnish Slot Machine Association (Raha-automaattiyhdistys), Yara International, Kemira GrowHow, and Veikkaus
Main simultaneous positions of trust: none
Jaakko Liljeroos
Chief Legal Officer
b. 1979, LL.M
Employed by the company since 2024
Primary working experience:
Valmet Automotive Plc, Group General Counsel, 2020–2024
Cramo Plc, Head of Legal 2018–2020
Stora Enso Plc, various legal counsel roles 2010–2018
Castrén & Snellman, Associate 2007–2010
Main simultaneous positions of trust: none
Lauri Muhonen
Chief Information Officer
Employed by the company since 2024
Primary working experience:
Aava Medical Centre 2017–2024, Chief Digital and Information Officer
Takeda 2014–2017, Digital & Multichannel Manager, Nordics & Baltics, Digital & e-Marketing Manager, Finland
Leiras/Leiras Takeda 2007–2014, Several roles
Main simultaneous positions of trust: none
Tarja Rantala
Chief Financial Officer
b. 1972, Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Employed by the company since 2014
Primary working experience:
Pihlajalinna Plc, Financial Director 2014–2019
Hanlog Oy, CFO 2012-2013
Takoma Oyj, CFO 2008-2011
Glaston Group, Project Manager 2007
Insinööritoimisto Seppo Rantala Oy, Financial Manager, Entrepreneur 2005-2007
Tamglass Group, Business Controller 2000-2005
Main simultaneous positions of trust: none
Sari Riihijärvi
Chief Medical Officer
b. 1977, PhD Medicine, MD, Medical Specialist in Oncology and Radiotherapy
Employed by the company since 2021
Primary working experience:
Terveystalo Plc, Vice President, clinical development and value-based healthcare 2019–2020
Terveystalo Plc, Director, Clinical Services 2014–2019
Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa Comprehensive Cancer Center, MD 2010–2014
Main simultaneous positions of trust: none
Mika Videman
EVP, People and Culture
b. 1967, Master of Science, Helsinki University of Technology
Employed by the company since 2023
Primary working experience:
Entrepreneur, For example Cherry Group Oy 2019–2024
Fazer Group, Executive Vice President, HR 2011–2019
Nokia Corporation, Several leadership positions, for example Head of HR and management team member of Nokia Mobile Phones division, Director, HR, Nokia Devices, Director, Solutions Marketing, Nokia Enterprise Solutions, Director, Alliance Development, Nokia Enterprise Solutions
Main simultaneous positions of trust: none
Transactions of managers
An issuer’s managers and persons closely associated with them are obliged to notify the issuer and the FIN-FSA of their transactions relating to said issuer’s shares, debt instruments, derivatives or other financial instruments (Market Abuse Regulation, MAR, Article 19). The European Commission’s Delegated Regulation contains examples of the types of notifiable transactions.
Notification must be made:
1. FIN-FSA promptly and no later than three (3) business days after transaction and;
2. Pihlajalinna Plc within 1-2 work days after the transaction to ensure disclosure of transaction notification.
Pihlajalinna Plc publishes the notification it has received in a stock exchange release promptly after receipt of the notification.
Instructions
1. Create a notification in FIN-FSA’s electronic service
Instructions for creating the notification can be found here.
The notification form must be downloaded as an attachment in PDF format, which will be sent to Pihlajalinna Oyj (step 2).
Information required to complete the notification:
Pihlajalinna Plc’s LEI code: 74370058MTRLEDOCHV67
Pihlajalinna Plc’s share ticker: PIHLIS
Pihlajalinna Plc’s share ISIN code: FI4000092556
Notification reference: Generated automatically (no need to fill in)
2. Send the completed form to Pihlajalinna as an e-mail attachment
Note! The form sent by letter will not arrive on time.
Send the form attatched to an e-mail to [email protected].
Please add your phone number to the e-mail so Pihlajalinna can ask for additional information if necessary.
If you have problems please contact [email protected].
For more information
Financial Supervisory Authority’s webpage.
Closely associated persons of managers may request the Pihlajalinna Insider Policy from [email protected].
The current status of Pihlajalinna managers’ shareholdings in Pihlajalinna shares is presented on this page: Management Shareholding.
All Content in Corporate Governance
Nomination Board
Shareholders' Nomination Board prepares future proposals concerning the election and remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors to the General Meetings
CEO and the Management Team
The Pihajalinna Group's Management Team assists the CEO in the operative business activity management.
Auditing and sustainability reporting assurance
The Company shall have one Auditor that shall be a firm of authorized public accountants with an APA certified Auditor acting as the Auditor with principal responsibility.
Insiders
Pihlajalinna complies with the Guidelines for Insiders of Listed Companies published by Nasdaq Helsinki.
Risk Management and Internal Control
Risk management forms part of Pihlajalinna Group's control system.
Remuneration
The objective of all remuneration within the Pihlajalinna Group is to encourage good performance and motivate employees to work long-term towards achieving the company's goals.
Articles of Association
On this page, you can view the Articles of Association of Pihlajalinna Plc.