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The Board lines the direction

Finnish Mineral Group has currently eight members on the Board of Directors. The annual general meeting elects the members for a one-year term of office lasting until the end of the next annual general meeting. The general meeting also elects the chairman and vice-chairman of the Board.

The Board lines the direction
Jan Lång
b. 1957, nationality: Finnish
M. Sc.

Chair of Finnish Minerals Group’s Board of Directors since 2024; Chair of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee; Member of the Corporate Responsibility Committee; Main occupation: Board professional

Primary work experience:

  • Ahlstrom Oyj, CEO, 2009-2014
  • Uponor Oyj, CEO, 2003-2008
  • Huhtamäki Oyj, various Manager and Director positions, 1982-2003

Key positions of trust:

  • Unisport, Chairman of the Board, 2018-
  • Neova Group, Chairman of the Board, 2015-2022
  • Antilooppi, Chairman of the Board, 2015-2021
  • Okmetic, Chairman of the Board, 2014-2016
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Olavi Huhtala
b. 1962, nationality: Finnish
Eng.

Vice Chair of Finnish Minerals Group’s Board of Directors since 2022; Member of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee; Main occupation: Board professional

Primary work experience:

  • SSAB Oy, EVP, SSAB Europe, 2014-2025
  • Ruukki Metals, EVP, 2005-2014
  • Ruukki Fabrication, President, 2003-2005
  • Rautaruukki Metform, Executive roles in Sales and Production, 1993-2003

Key positions of trust:

  • Varma, Member of the Supervisory Counsil, 2017-
  • Technology Industries of Finland, Board member, 2015-
  • Technology Industries of Finland, Member of the Executive Committee, 2017-2022
  • Confederation of Finnish Industries, Board member, 2021-2022
  • Technology Industries of Finland, The Association of Finnish Steel and Metal Producers, Chairman of the Board, 2016-
  • Technology Industries of Finland, The Association of Finnish Steel and Metal Producers, Board Member, 2013 -2016
  • Componenta Oy, Board Member, 2014 -2016
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Ilpo Korhonen
b. 1964, nationality: Finnish
B.Sc. (Eng.), eMBA

Member of Finnish Minerals Group’s Board of Directors since 2019; Member of the Audit Committee; Main occupation: Board professional

Primary work experience:

  • VAK Oy, CEO, 2018-2025
  • Valmet Automotive Inc., CEO, 2016-2018
  • Valmet Automotive Inc., President, 2008-2016
  • Valmet Automotive Inc., Executive Vice President 2007
  • Valmet Automotive Inc., Vice President Production, 2000-2002 and 2006
  • Valmet Automotive Inc., Vice President Porsche Program, 2002-2005
  • Valmet Automotive Inc., Member of Management Board, 2000-2018
  • Valmet Automotive Inc., various positions in Project Management, Quality Management and Production, 1988-2000

Key positions of trust:

  • Mapvision Oy, Board Member, April 2022-
  • Finnish Minerals Group, Board Member,  April 2019-
  • VSP Oy, Board Member, Jan 2019-
  • Hydnum Oy, Board Member, April 2018-    
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Riku Kytömäki
b. 1971, nationality: Finnish
MSc. El. Eng

Member of Finnish Minerals Group’s Board of Directors since 2024; Member of the Audit Committee; Main occupation: Board professional

Primary work experience:

  • Betolar Plc, President & CEO, 2022-2024
  • Exel Composites, President & CEO, 2014-2022
  • ABB, Senior Vice President, Global Product Group Manager - Large AC Motors, 2012-2013
  • ABB, Company President & GM at ABB Electrical Machines Ltd in China, 2010-2012
  • ABB, Senior Vice President & Global Product Group Manager, 2009-2010

Key positions of trust:

  • Reka Industrial Oyj, Board member, 2025-
  • Kytis Partners Oy, Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2025-
  • Finland-China Trade Association, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2017-
  • Teknikum Group, Board member, 2018-2024
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Ilona Lundström
b. 1976, nationality: Finnish
D.Sc. (Admin.)

Member of Finnish Minerals Group’s Board of Directors since 2024, Member of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee; Member of the Corporate Responsibility Committee; Main occupation: Board professional

Primary work experience:

  • Ministry of Employment and the Economy, Director General, 2016-2024
  • Tekes, Director, 2007-2016

Key positions of trust:

  • Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Chairman of the Board, 2024-
  • Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd. (Finnfund), Board member, 2024-
  • Dimecc Oy, Board member, 2024-
  • National Emergency Supply Agency, Chairman of the Board, 2017-2023
  • HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management Ltd, Vice Chairman of the Board, 2017-2024
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Jukka Ohtola
b. 1967, nationality: Finnish
M.Sc. (Econ.), CEFA

Member of Finnish Minerals Group’s Board of Directors since 2021; Member of the Audit Committee; Main occupation: Senior Ministerial Adviser, Prime Minister's Office

Primary work experience:

  • Ministry of Trade and Industry, Senior Officer, 1997-2007
  • Various positions in financial sector, 1994-1996    

Key positions of trust:

  • Solidium Oy, Board member, 2021-   
  • Previous other Board positions, 2001-
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Taru Uotila
b. 1970, nationality: Finnish
LL.M

Member of Finnish Minerals Group’s Board of Directors since 2024; Chair of the Corporate Responsibility Committee; Main occupation: SVP, Legal, HR and Sustainability, Aspo Plc

Primary work experience:

  • VR Group, General Counsel, 2017–2022
  • VR Group, Member of the Management Team and SVP, Legal Affairs and Sustainability, 2019–2022
  • VR Group, Senior Legal Counsel, 2013–2017
  • GE Healthcare Finland Oy, Senior Legal Counsel, 2011–2013
  • Fortum Oyj, Senior Legal Counsel, 2002–2010
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Minna Smedsten
b. 1976, nationality: Finnish
M. Sc.

Member of Finnish Minerals Group’s Board of Directors since 2024; Chair of the Audit Committee; Main occupation: CFO, Tietoevry Banking, Tietoevry Oyj

Primary work experience:

  • Taaleri Plc, CFO, 2013-2024
  • GreenStream Network Plc, CFO, 2009-2013
  • Kaupthing Bank hf., Finnish Branch, CFO, 2007-2008
  • Kaupthing Bank Oyj (Plc), CFO, 2005-2007

Key positions of trust:

  • Municipality Finance Plc, Board member, Member of the Audit Committee, 2021-2024
  • Taaleri subsidiaries, Board member, 2013-2023
  • Basware Plc, Board member, Chairman of the Audit Committee, 2020-2022