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Jorma Rauhala, b. 1965, Master of Science (Economics).
President, building and technical trade, Deputy CEO.
Domicile: Espoo, Finland
Other major duties: European DIY Retail Association (EDRA): Member of the Board 2019-; The Finnish Grocery Trade Association: Chair of the Board 2017 (until 20.11.2017) and 2013-2014; member of the Board 2013-2016; the Association of Finnish Advertisers: member of the Board 2014-2017 (until 24.11.2017).
Employment history: employed by Kesko Corporation since 1992. President of Kesko’s building and technical trade since 15 November 2017. Senior Vice President, grocery trade division 2015-2017. President of Kesko Food Ltd 2013-2017. Vice President for the K-citymarket chain's food trade 2012-2013; Managing Director of Kespro Ltd 2007-2012; Purchasing Director of Kespro Ltd 2003-2007.
Member of the Group Management Board since: 5 February 2013.
Kesko shares held (the amount equals the share issue without payment (share split) registered on 30 April 2020*):
31 December 2019: 114,816 B shares.
31 December 2020: 140,156 B shares.
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Ari Akseli, b. 1972, Master of Science (Economics).
President, grocery trade.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Other major duties: The Finnish Grocery Trade Association: Member of the Board 2019-, Chair of the Board 2021- and 2017-2018; AMS Advisor Board: member 2013-2019; IGS Advisor Board: member 2016-; Ruokatieto: Vice Chairman of the Board 2016-2019, member of the Board 2013-2015; Association for Finnish Work: member of the Executive Committee 2014-2019.
Employment history: Employed by Kesko Corporation since 1995. President of Kesko’s grocery trade division since 15 November 2017. Vice President for Commerce, Kesko’s grocery trade 2013-2017; President, Anttila Oy 2010-2013; President, K-citymarket Oy 2008-2013.
Member of the Group Management Board since: 15 November 2017.
Kesko shares held (the amount equals the share issue without payment (share split) registered on 30 April 2020*):
31 December 2019: 324 A shares, 39,232 B shares.
31 December 2020: 324 A shares, 59,504 B shares.
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Johan Friman, b. 1965, Master of Science (Economics).
President, car trade.
Domicile: Espoo, Finland.
Other major duties: Association of Automobile Importers in Finland: member of the Board 2017-; Chair of the Board 2019-; Finnish Car Recycling Ltd: member of the Board 2019-; Finnish Commerce Federation: member of the Board 2020-; LeasePlan Belgium: member of the Board 2010-2016; LeasePlan Denmark: member of the Board 2011-2016; VMF Verband markenunabhängiger Fuhrparkmanagementgesellschaften, Deutschland: member of the Board 2006-2016.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Corporation since 2017. Senior Vice President, car trade division since 1 January 2017. LeasePlan Deutschland GmbH: Managing Director 2006-2016; LeasePlan Finland Oy: Managing Director 1997-2006; Inchcape Motors Finland Oy: Managing Director of the Retail business 1995-1997 and Marketing Director of the importer 1995; Bilia Oy: Sales Manager, Dealer Manager and Fleet sales 1991-1994.
Member of the Group Management Board since: 1 January 2017.
Kesko shares held (the amount equals the share issue without payment (share split) registered on 30 April 2020*):
31 December 2019: 29,308 B shares.
31 December 2020: 48,316 B shares.
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Jukka Erlund, b. 1974, Master of Science (Economics), eMBA.
Executive Vice President, CFO.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Other major duties: Finnair Plc: member of the Board 2019-; Finnish Commerce Federation: Chair of the Tax and Economic Policy Committee 2011-; Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: member of the Economy and Tax Committee 2012-; Suomen Luotto-osuuskunta: member of the Board 2012-.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Corporation 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.
Member of the Group Management Board since: 1 November 2011.
Kesko shares held (the amount equals the share issue without payment (share split) registered on 30 April 2020*):
31 December 2019: 96,668 B shares.
31 December 2020: 115,676 B shares.
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Matti Mettälä, b. 1963, Master of Laws.
Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Other major duties: Employment Fund: member of the Supervisory Board 2018-; Foundation for Vocational Training in the Retail Trade: member of the Board 2005-.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Corporation 1990-2005 and since 2012. Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Corporate Responsibility and Regional Relations as of 1 January 2018. Senior Vice President, Human Resources 2015-2017. Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Stakeholder Relations 2012-2014. K-retailers' Association: Managing Director 2005-2012; Kesko Hardware and Builders’ Supplies: Vice President for Finance 2002-2005; Rautakesko Ltd: Development Director 2001-2002; Builders’ and Agricultural Supplies Division: Project Manager 1999-2000; Kesko Hardware and Builders’ Supplies: Vice President for the Rautia chain 1998-1999; Builders’ and Agricultural Supplies Division: Retail Services Manager 1996-1998; Vähittäiskaupan Takaus Oy: Retail Services Manager 1994-1996; Kesko Ltd's Credit Department: Credit Manager 1991-1992; Kesko Ltd's Credit Department: Legal Counsel 1990-1991.
Member of the Group Management Board since: 1 October 2012.
Kesko shares held (the amount equals the share issue without payment (share split) registered on 30 April 2020*):
31 December 2019: 61,448 B shares.
31 December 2020: 74,120 B shares.
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Karoliina Partanen, b. 1977, Master of Political Science.
Executive Vice President, Communications
Areas of responsibility: Communications, Brand and Stakeholder Relations
Domicile: Kauniainen, Finland
Employment history: employed by Kesko Corporation since 2015. Kesko Corporation's Executive Vice President, Communications 10/2020-; Senior Vice President, Communications and Identity 2017-2020. Kesko grocery trade, Vice President, Communications 2015-2017. Metso Corporation: Vice President, Global Brand and Marketing 2013-2015; Vice President, Marketing and Communications 2009-2013; Communications Manager 2005-2009. Pohjoisranta Burson-Marsteller Oy: Communications Consultant 2000-2005.
Member of the Group Management Board since: 1 October 2020.
Kesko shares held:
1 October 2020: 11,188 B shares.
31 December 2020: 11,188 B shares.
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Anni Ronkainen, b. 1966, Master of Science (Economics).
Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Other major duties: DNA Plc: Member of the Board 2019-, Member of the Personnel Committee: 2019-; Fennia Mutual Insurance Company: member of the Board 2019-; Ministry of Economic Affairs and employment of Finland: The Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme, member of the steering group 11/2020-; Statistics Finland: Member of the Advisory Board 2019-; Marketing Finland ry: member of the Board 2018-; Business Finland: member of the Digital Advisory Board 2017-.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Corporation since 2015. Chief Digital Officer as from 20 April 2015. Google Finland Ltd: Country Manager Finland 2009-2015; Industry Head, Multi-sector 2008-2009; McCann Worldgroup Helsinki Oy: CEO 2006-2008; Satama Finland Oy: Business Group Director 2001-2006.
Member of the Group Management Board since: 20 April 2015.
Kesko shares held (the amount equals the share issue without payment (share split) registered on 30 April 2020*):
31 December 2019: 44,320 B shares.
31 December 2020: 55,724 B shares.
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*) The Annual General Meeting of Kesko Corporation decided on 28 April 2020 upon a share issue without payment (share split) according to which new shares were issued to the shareholders in proportion to their existing holdings, so that three (3) new A shares were issued for each A share held, and three (3) new B shares for each B share held.
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