b. 1956
Master of Science in Economics
Chairman of the Board (2005–)
CEO of Metsäliitto Cooperative (2004–)
President and CEO of the Metsäliitto Group (2006–)
Vice Chairman of the Board of Metsäliitto Cooperative (2006–)
Chairman of the Board of Metsä Tissue Corporation (2004–)
Member of the Board of Oy Metsä-Botnia Ab (2004–) and Chairman of the Board (2006–)
Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Vapo Oy (2005–2007) and Vice Chairman of the Board (2007–2009)
Member of the Board of Confederation of Finnish Industries EK (2005–) and Vice Chairman of the
Board (2009–)
Vice Chairman of the Board of Finnish Forest Industries Federation and member of Federation’s Working Group (2005–) and Chairman of the Board (2009–)
Member of the Supervisory Board of Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company (2006–)
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Finnair Corporation (2003–2010)
Holds several positions of trust in foundations and non-profit associations
Shares owned in M-real Corporation 2.9.2010: directly 0, through Metsäliitto Management Oy 5,594,787 B shares