Corporate Management Board

Matti Halmesmäki, b. 1952, M.Sc. (Econ.), LL.M.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Other major duties: Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: Board Member 2005- and Deputy Board Chair 2005-2011, the Finnish Fair Corporation: Board member 2005- , the Federation of Finnish Commerce: Board member 2005- and Board Chair 2012-, Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company: Board member 2010-, Luottokunta: Supervisory Board member 2005- and Chair 2007-2010, Foundation for Economic Education: Board member 2005-, Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA: member 2005-,  the Association for Promoting Voluntary National Defence of Finland: Delegation member 2005-, Savonlinna Opera Festival Patrons'  Association, member of the Board of Trustees 2006-, East Office of Finnish Industries: Board member 2008-, the Central Chamber of Commerce in Finland: Board member 2006-2010, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce: Delegation member 2006-2010, ICC Finland - the Finnish Section of International Chamber of Commerce: Executive Board member 2005-2010,  the Association for the Finnish Cultural Foundation: member 2005-2010, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company: Supervisory Board member 2005-2010, Neste Marketing Ltd: Deputy Chair of the Board 1995-1997, Neste Liikennepalvelu Oy: Board member and Deputy Chair of the Board 1989-1995.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1980. Kesko Corporation's Managing Director and Kesko Group's President and CEO since 1 March 2005. President of Rautakesko Ltd and Kesko Agro Ltd 2001-2004. Member of Kesko Corporation's Board of Directors 1989-2000. Executive Vice President, Speciality Goods Trade 1997-2000, Managing Director of Tuko Oy 1996-1997, Executive Vice President, Speciality Goods Division 1995-1996, Executive Vice President, Agricultural and Builders' Supplies Division 1993-1995, Executive Vice President, Finance and Accounting 1989-1993, Director of the Accounting and Office Administration Department 1985-1989.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 January 2001.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 31 December 2011: 2,000 A shares, 10,000 B shares, 50,000 A share options, 30,000 B share options and 50,000 C share options.

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Terho Kalliokoski, b. 1961, M.Sc. (Econ.)
President of Kesko Food Ltd.
Domicile: Kirkkonummi, Finland
Other major duties: The Finnish Food Marketing Association: Board member 2006-, Deputy Chair of the Board 2006-2007, Chair of the Board 2008-2009, the Association of Finnish Advertisers: Board member 2005-, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce: Board member 2009-, Deputy Chair of the Board 2012-, the Finnish 4H Federation: member of the Supervisory Board 2009-, Association for the Finnish Work: Council member 2006-2009, Board member 2010, Federation of Finnish Commerce: Board member 2006, Efficient Consumer Response Finland: Board member 2006, the Finnish Association of Building Owners and Contruction Clients: Board member 2002-2003, Oulu Chamber of Commerce: Board member 2000-2002, Delegation member 1997-2002.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1985: President of Kesko Food Ltd since 1 May 2005. Senior Vice President, Kesko Real Estate (Helsinki), 2002-2005. District Director, Northern Finland (Oulu) 1998-2002, Sales Director, Supermarket Chain Unit (Oulu) 1996-1997, Retail Services Manager, Groce ry Retail Services (Oulu) 1995-1996, Financial Manager, Northern Finland (Oulu) 1990-1995, Investment Manager, Real Estate Department (Helsinki) 1988-1990, Project Planner, Store Site Office (Helsinki) 1985-1987.
Corporate Management Board member since: 17 March 2005.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 31 December 2011: 6,000 B shares, 25,000 A share options, 9,750 B share options and 30,000 C share options.

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Minna Kurunsaari, b. 1965, LL.M.
Senior Vice President, home and speciality goods trade and Director responsible for Kesko's electronic marketing and services projects.
Domicile: Espoo, Finland.
Other major duties: Pro Luomu ry: Vice Chair 2011-, Finfood - Finnish Food Information: Board member 2008-2011, the Finnish Grocery Trade Association: Purchasing and Logistics Group member 2008-2011.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1995. Senior Vice President for the home and speciality goods trade and Director responsible for Kesko's electronic marketing and services projects as from 1 December 2011. Vice President for Kesko Food's Commerce 2008-2011, Vice President for the K-supermarket chain 2005-2008, Manager of Rautakesko's Field Operations 2004-2005, Project Director for the home and speciality goods trade and Corporate Counsel 1999-2004, Credit Manager of Kesko Corporation's Credit Office 1998-1999 and Legal Counsel of Vähittäiskaupan Takaus Oy 1995-1998.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 December 2011.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 31 December 2011: 10,800 B shares, 10,000 A stock options, 10,000 B stock options and 12,500 C stock options.

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Arja Talma, b. 1962, M.Sc. (Econ.), eMBA.
President of Rautakesko Ltd.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Other major duties: Eurobuy GmBh: Board member 2012-, Eurogroup Far East Ltd: Board member 2011-, Sponda Plc: Board member 2007- and Chair of the Audit Committee 2007-, Finnish Scout Foundation: Member of the Supervisory Board 2010-, VR-Group Ltd: Board member 2006-2012 and Chair of the Audit Committee 2006-2012, Luottokunta: Board member 2008-2012, Evia Plc: Board member 2006-2007, Suomen Asiakastieto Oy: Board member 2005-2006.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 2004. President of Rautakesko Ltd since 1 November 2011. Kesko Corporation's Senior Vice President, CFO 2005-2011, Kesko Corporation's Vice President, Corporate Controller 2004-2005. Oy Radiolinja Ab: Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration 2001-2003. KPMG Wideri Oy Ab: APA 1992-2001, partner 2000-2001.
Corporate Management Board member since: 17 March 2005.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 31 December 2011: 2,000 B shares, 25,000 A stock options, 25,000 B stock options and 25,000 C stock options.

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Pekka Lahti, b. 1955, M.Sc. (Agr.).
President of VV-Auto Group Oy.
Domicile: Vantaa, Finland.
Other major duties: Federation of Finnish Commerce: Board member 2010-, The Finnish Information Centre of Automobile Sector (AUT): Board member 2009-, Chair of the Board 2010-, Finnish Car Recycling Ltd: Board member 2007-, The Association of Automobile Importers in Finland: Board member 2007-, Deputy Chair of the Board 2010-.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1981. President of VV-Auto Group Oy since 1 February 2006. Managing Director of Konekesko Ltd 2001-2005 and President of Kesko Agro Ltd 2005.
Vice President, Kesko Machinery 2000.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 March 2005.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 31 December 2011: 20,000 A stock options, 20,000 B stock options and 20,000 C stock options.

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Riitta Laitasalo, b. 1955, M.Sc. (Econ.).
Senior Vice President, Human Resources.
Domicile: Espoo, Finland.
Other major duties: Senate Properties: Board member 2012-, The Unemployment Insurance Fund of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health: Supervisory Board member 2010-, Fintra: member of the Board of Directors 2005-, JTO School of Management: Board member 2005-, Edita plc: Board member 2005-, Chair of the Audit Committee 2005-, Foundation for Vocational Training in the Retail Trade: Board member 1998-, the Kesko Sickness Fund: Chair of the Board 1995-97, 2005-, the Kesko Pension Fund: Board member 1996-97, Chair of the Board 1998-, Federation of Finnish Commerce: Board member 2004, Finnish Business & Society (FiBS): Board member 2003-2007,The Pension Foundation for Trade: Deputy Chair of the Board 1995-1997.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1979. Senior Vice President, Human Resources since 30 March 2005. Senior Vice President, Administration 2000-2005. Vice President, Finance and Administration Division 1998-1999, Vice President, Accounting and Finance Division 1997-1998, Personnel Director 1995-1997.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 January 2001.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 31 December 2011: 11,000 B shares, 15,000 A stock options, 15,000 B stock options and 15,000 C stock options.

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Merja Haverinen, b. 1962, M.Soc.Sc.
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Responsibility.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Other major duties: Association for the Finnish Work: Board member 2011-, Keski-Suomen Osuuspankki: Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board 2008-, University of Jyväskylä: Vice-Chair of the Board 2010-,  Kuntopolku Oy: Board member 2010-, Tahko Golf Club Oy: Board member 2011-, the National Defence Foundation of Central Finland: delegation member 2008-, Jyväskylä Adult Education College, public utility: Board member 2009-2012, Central Finland Chamber of Commerce: Board member 2010-2011, South Savo Chamber of Commerce: Board member 2009-2012, Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: member of the Central Finland Advisory Board 2008-2011.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 2008. Kesko Group Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications and Responsibility from 1 April 2011. Kesko's Finnish Lakeland District Director (Jyväskylä) 2008-2011, TeliaSonera Finland Oyj: 1996-2007, Ministry for Foreign Affairs 1995-1996, Helsinki Mediat Oy 1984-1995.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 April 2011.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 31 December 2011: 4,500 A stock options, 3,000 B stock options and 4,500 C stock options.

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Jukka Erlund, b. 1974, M.Sc. (Econ.), eMBA.
Senior Vice President, CFO.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Other major duties: Federation of Finnish Commerce: chairman of the Tax and Economic Policy Committee 2011-, Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: member of the Finance and Taxation Committee 2012-.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 2004. Senior Vice President, CFO since 1 November 2011. Kesko Food Ltd's Vice President for Finance 2010-2011, Kesko Corporation's Vice President, Corporate Controller 2007-2010, Kesko Corporation's Corporate Business Controller 2004-2007.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 November 2011.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 31 December 2011: 580 B shares, 2,000 B stock options and 8,000 C stock options.

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