Governance
Leadership Team
Leadership Team
The CEO is responsible for managing Kempower’s operations in accordance with the instructions and regulations issued by the Company’s Board of Directors and for keeping the Board informed of the development of Kempower’s business and financial situation. The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day administration and day-to-day management of the Company in accordance with the Limited Liability Companies Act and the instructions and regulations issued by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors appoints and dismisses the CEO, decides on the financial benefits and other terms of the contractual relationship within the framework of the valid remuneration policy presented to the Annual General Meeting, and supervises the CEO’s operations. The CEO is also the President of the Kempower Group.
The Board of Directors appoints and dismisses the CEO, decides on the financial benefits and other terms of the employment within the valid remuneration policy presented to the Annual General Meeting, and supervises the CEO’s operations. The CEO is responsible for managing Kempower’s operations in accordance with the instructions and regulations issued by the company’s Board of Directors.
The Company’s Leadership Team is chaired by the CEO, and it assists the CEO in the operative management and development of Kempower. The CEO proposes the appointment of the Leadership Team members, and the Board of Directors approves the appointment, as well as approves the remuneration of the members of the Leadership Team.
To see holdings of the Leadership Team please see section Manager’s Transactions.
Tomi Ristimäki
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Member of the Leadership Team, 2019–
b. 1975
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Related work experience
Sales Director, OEM, Danfoss Editron Oy, 2017–2019
Director, Sales and Marketing, Visedo Oy, 2011–2017
Product Manager, Honeywell GmbH, 2007–2011
Sales, Marketing and Product development management roles, Vacon Plc, 2000–2007
Key positions of trust
Member of the Board Etteplan Oyj 2023-
Member, Transportation Committee, The Finland Chamber of Commerce 2023-
Member of the Board, eMobility branch group of Technology Industries of Finland, 2020–
Holding: 24,666 shares
Jukka Kainulainen
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Member of the Leadership Team, 2021–
b. 1982
Master’s degree in Economics
Relevant work experience
CFO, Biohit Oyj, 2018–2021
Head of Controlling team, CGI Finland Ltd, 2017–2018
Head of Group Financial planning and analysis team, Affecto Ltd, 2016–2017
Business controller, Capgemini Finland Oy, 2013–2016
Controller and Financial management roles, TietoEVRY Corporation, 2008–2013
Holding: 19,452 shares
Sanna Otava
Chief Operating Officer (COO), 2021–
Member of the Leadership Team, 2019–
b. 1975
Master’s degree in Energy Technology
Relevant work experience
Director, Operations, Kempower, 2019–2021
Business Development Manager, Kemppi Oy, 2008–2019
Business Development Manager, Digita Oy, 2000–2008
Holding: 9,621 shares
Jussi Vanhanen
Chief Markets Officer (CMO)
Member of the Leadership Team, 2021–
b. 1972
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Related work experience
Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Efore Oyj (now Enedo Plc), 2018–2021
Business Unit director, Ensto Ltd, 2017–2018
Program Director, Finpro Oy (now Business Finland Oy) 2016–2017
Marketing director, The Switch Drive Systems Ltd, 2007–2016
Sales Director, ABB Oy, 1998–2007
Holding: 2,465 shares
Tommi Liuska
Chief Sales Officer (CSO) 2020–
Member of the Leadership Team, 2019–
b. 1977
Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management
Relevant work experience
Director, Business Development, Kempower, 2019–2020
Sales and Marketing Director, Smart Buildings Business Unit, Ensto Ltd, 2018–2019
Sales and Marketing Director, Electrification Business Unit, Ensto Ltd, 2016–2018
Sales and Marketing Director, Industrial Solutions Business Unit, Ensto Ltd, 2015–2016
Sales and Operations management roles, Ensto Ltd, 2009–2014
Project Manager, Salcomp Plc, 2007–2009
Project Manager, Ensto Ltd, 2006–2007
Project Manager, Cencorp Oyj (now Valoe Corporation), 2005–2006
Holding: 18,125 shares
Juha-Pekka Suomela
Chief Service Business Officer (CSBO)
Member of the Leadership Team, 9/2022–
b. 1974
Master of Science, Economics and Business Administration
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Relevant work experience
Director, Global Centers of Excellence, Danfoss Drives, 2015–2022
Director, Product Support, Solutions & Services, Vacon Drives Finland, Vacon Plc, 2010–2015
Account management and marketing roles, Vacon Plc, 2001–2010
Holding: 3,393 shares
Hanne Peltola
Chief People Officer
Member of the Leadership Team, June 2023-
Executive Master of Business Administration (eMBA), Aalto University Executive Education, 2014
Master of Social Sciences, Jyväskylä University, 1998.
University Diploma in Social Psychology, University of Kent, UK, 1995-96
Relevant work experience
Vice President, Human Resources, Valmet Flow Control business line, 2022-2023
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Neles Oyj, 2020-2022
Vice President HR, Region HR EMEA and Valves Business Area, Metso Oyj, 2016-2020
Group HR Director, Paroc Group Oy, 2015-2016
Director, Human Resources, Outotec Oyj, 2010-2015
Roles in Human Resources in Larox Oyj and UPM-Kymmene Oyj in 2001-2010.
Holding: 64 shares