Board of Directors & Management
Our Board of Directors
According to the Articles of Association, the Board of Directors shall have a minimum of three and a maximum of seven members. The Board of Directors is elected for a term of one year at the Annual General Meeting.
Robert Ingman
b. 1961, Chairman of the Board of Directors, M.Sc. (Eng.), M.Sc. (Economics)
- Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2013
- Board member since 2009
- Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Independent of the company
- Primary working experience:
- Managing Director of Arla Ingman Oy Ab 2007-2011
- Managing Director of Ingman Foods Oy Ab 1997-2006
- Main positions of trust:
- Ingman Group Oy Ab, Chairman of the Board (2009-)
- Ingman Finance Oy Ab, Chairman of the Board (2009-)
- Halti Oy, Chairman of the Board (2012-)
- Ingman Development Oy, Chairman of the Board (2013-)
- Qt Group Plc, Chairman of the Board (2016-)
- Digia Oyj, member of the Board (2010-), chairman of the Board (2018-)
- Evli Pankki Oyj, member of the Board (2010-)
- M-Brain Oy, member of the Board (2011-), chairman of the Board (2018-)
- Arla Oy Ab, member of the Board (2012-2017)
- Massby Facility & Services Ltd. Oy, member of the Board (2012-)
- Ingman Baltic Sea Finance OÜ, member of the Board (2015-)
- PK Oliver AS, member of the Board (2013-)
Cristina Andersson
b. 1959, Board member, Trade technician, MKT
- Board member since 2017
- Independent of the company and of significant shareholders
- Primary working experience:
- Develor Productions Oy, entrepreneur/management consultant (1990-)
- Airawise Oy, founder, member of the Board (2018-)
- As part of the consultant business a specialist in artificial intelligence, robotics and innovations related matters in i.a. the Finnish Parliament, the European Parliament, different ministries, educational institutes and companies
- Lecturer and teacher (1987-)
- Non-fiction writer (2005-)
- Coordinator for European Robotics Week in Finland (2013-2015)
- Main positions of trust:
- Airo Island ry, member of the Board (2015-)
- Ministry of Culture and Education, member of the Future Competencies Panel (2017-2019)
- DIAK University of Applied Sciences, member of the Working Life Council (2018-)
- Rauhankone ry (AI for Peace Association), Vice President of the Board (2018-)
Patrick von Essen
b. 1963, Board member, M.Sc. (Eng.)
- Board member since 2014
- Independent of the company and of significant shareholders
- Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Primary working experience:
- Neste Engineering Solutions Oy, Managing Director (2018-)
- Dovre Group plc, President and CEO (2014-2018)
- Fiskars Oyj Abp, Vice President, Head of Business Area Real Estate (2012-2014)
- Neste Jacobs Oy, Vice President, Head of Business Area Oil & Gas (2011-2012)
- Pöyry Group Oyj, President of Business Area Renewable Energy (2009-2011)
- Pöyry Group Oyj, President of Business Area Pulp & Paper (2007-2008)
- Pöyry Group Oyj, President of Business Area North America (2005-2006)
- Main positions of trust:
- Raute Plc, member of the Board (2016-)
Matti Huttunen
b. 1967, Board member, B.Sc. (Eng.)
- Board member since 2015
- Independent of the company and of significant shareholders
- Primary working experience:
- PKC Group Plc, COO Rolling stock (2017-)
- PKC Electronics Oy, President (2016-2017)
- Alteams Poland Sp. z o.o., President & CEO (2013-2016)
- Alteams (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China, President (2009-2013)
- Perlos Corporation, China, Director NPI & Engineering, (2007-2009)
- Perlos, Beijing China, General Manager (2007)
- Perlos Corporation, Finland/China, Director Product Platforms (2004-2007)
- Engel At. GmbH, Austria, Group Marketing Director (2003-2004)
- Perlos Corporation, Beijing China, Director Operations APAC (2003)
- Perlos, Guangzhou China, Plant Manager and General Manager (1999-2003)
- Main positions of trust: none
Leena Saarinen
b. 1960, Board member, M.Sc. (Food technology)
- Board member since 2013
- Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Independent of the company and significant shareholders
- Primary working experience:
- Suomen Lähikauppa Ltd, Managing Director (2007-2010)
- Altia Corporation, President and CEO (2005-2007)
- Unilever, various positions (1990-2005)
- Main positions of trust:
- Palmia Oy, Chairman of the Board (2015-)
- Verso Food Oy, Chairman of the Board (2010-)
- Goodwiller Oy, member of the Board (2017-)
- Handelsbanken Finland, member of the Board (2017-)
- Qt Group Oy, member of the Board (2016-)
- Arcus ASA, member of the Board (2013-)
- Arla Oy, member of the Board (2012-2016)
- Digia Plc, member of the Board (2012-2016)
- I.G.Alita Ab, Chairman of the Supervisory Council (2011-2014)
- Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Member of the Advisory Board (2008-2012)
- Luottokunta, Member of the Advisory Board (2008-2011)
Mikko Tepponen
b. 1979, Board member, M. Sc. (Technology), Automation Technology
- Board member since 2017
- Independent of the company and of significant shareholders
- Primary working experience:
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy, Vice President, Digital Portfolio Management (2017-)
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy, Director, Digitalisation Services (2015-2017)
- Outotec Finland Oy Senior Manager, Product Management, Digital Services (2014- 2015)
- Outotec Finland Oy, Senior Manager, Service Applications (2013-2014)
- Outotec Oyj, System Owner, O&M (2012-2013)
- Sigma Solutions Oy, Chief Operations Officer (2012)
- Sigma Solutions Oy, Chief Technical Officer, IT Architect (2010-2011)
- Corenet Oy, Development Manager (2010)
- Main positions of trust: none
Our Management
E-mail addresses firstname.lastname(at)etteplan.com
Juha Näkki
b. 1973, President and CEO, M.Sc. (Eng.)
- Chairman of the Management Group since 2012, Management Group member since 2008
- President and CEO of Etteplan Oyj since 2012
- Vice President of Etteplan Oyj 2005-2011, Marine Business Manager of KONE Corporation 2004-2005, Sales Manager of Evac Oy 2002-2004
- Main positions of trust: none
Per-Anders Gådin
b. 1965, CFO, M.Sc (EP), BBA
- Management Group member since 2009
- CFO, Senior Vice President of Etteplan Oyj since 2009
- CFO of Etteplan Industry AB 2002-2008, Manager of Etteplan Industry AB 1999-2002
- Main positions of trust: none
Petri Ikonen
b. 1964, Senior Vice President, Solutions & Technologies, B.Sc. (Eng.)
- Management Group member since 2015
- Senior Vice President, Technical Documentation of Etteplan Oyj 2015-2018
- Vice President, Technical Product Information of Etteplan Oyj 2012-2014, General Manager of Etteplan Oyj 2010-2011, Managing Director, Sigma Kudos Finland Oy 2008-2009, Quality Manager, Sigma Kudos Finland Oy 2005-2008
- Main positions of trust: none
Jukka Lahtinen
b. 1963, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, B.Sc. (Eng.)
- Management Group member since 2019
- Senior Vice President of Etteplan Oyj since 2019
- Vice President, Sales, Operations Finland of Etteplan Oyj 2016-2018, Sales Director Finland of Etteplan Oyj 2014-2016, Business Unit Director of Etteplan Oyj 2009-2014, Regional Manager of Etteplan Oyj, 2003-2008, Product factory and business line manager of Nextrom Oy, 1999-2002
- Main positions of trust: none
Veikko Lamminen
b. 1960, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, B.Sc. (Eng.)
- Management Group member since 2012
- Senior Vice President, Operations Finland of Etteplan Oyj 2012-2018
- Business Unit Director of Etteplan Oyj 2009-2012, Regional Manager of Etteplan Oyj 2005-2008, Manager, Project Operations & IT of Cimcorp Oy 2003-2005
- Main positions of trust: none
Kari Liuska
b. 1965, Senior Vice President, Software and Embedded Solutions, M.Sc. (Telecommunications), B.Sc. (Engineering)
- Management Group member since 2016
- Senior Vice President, Embedded Systems and IoT of Etteplan Oyj 2016-2018
- CEO of Espotel Oy 2013-2016
- Ixonos Oyj, Senior Vice President, Connected Devices 2002-2012
- WTS Wireless Technology Systems Oy CEO 1998-2002
- Main positions of trust:
- Chairman of the Board, Firstbeat Technologies 2006-
Marcus Reijonen
b. 1971, Senior Vice President, HR (interim), B.Sc. (Telecommunications)
- Management Group member since 2019
- Vice President, HR, Capability development of YIT Oyj 2/2018-7/2018, Vice President, HR, Future Capabilities and HR Business partner, Infraprojects of Lemminkäinen Oyj 2/2015-1/2018, Director, HR of Nokia and Microsoft 4/2013-1/2015, Several business & IT roles at Nokia Corporation 1995-2013
- Main positions of trust: none
Riku Riikonen
b. 1977, Senior Vice President, Engineering Solutions, M.Sc. (Eng.)
- Management Group member since 2015
- Senior Vice President, Engineering Services of Etteplan Oyj 2015-2018
- Vice President and General Manager of Etteplan China 2014, Vice President for Sales and Key Account Management of Etteplan Oyj 2012-2013, Sales Director of Etteplan Oyj 2010-2012, Territory Sales Executive of SAP 2008-2010
- Main positions of trust: none
Outi Torniainen
b. 1965, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, B.Sc (Communications)
- Management Group Member since 2016
- Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications since 2016
- Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, Member of management team, Finpro 2009-2016
- Director, Communications and Marketing, Member of management team, Elektrobit Oyj, 2008-2009
- Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Member of management team, Stonesoft Oyj, 2005-2008
- Senior Consultant, Pohjoisranta Burson Marsteller, 2003-2005
- Marketing and Communication Director, Nixu Oy, 2000-2003
- Main positions of trust:
- Chairman of the Board, Ccea Oy 2018-
- Board Member, Ccea Oy, since 2011
- Chairman of the Board, Järvi-Suomen Sijoitus Oy, 2015-
Mikael Vatn
b. 1967, Senior Vice President, Technical Documentation Solutions, B.Sc. (Eng.), MBA
- Management Group member since 2012
- Senior Vice President, Operations Central and Western Europe of Etteplan Oyj 2012-2018
- General Manager of Etteplan Oyj’s Swedish operations 2011-2012, CEO of Securitas Direct Sverige AB 2009-2010, CEO and Business Unit Manager of EnergoRetea 1998-2008
- Main positions of trust:
- Member of the Board of Directors, Tyréns AB since 2009
Etteplan's growth strategy
Cornerstones of our strategy
The four cornerstones of Etteplan’s strategy are customer focus, service solutions, one Etteplan and engineering methods. Read moreCompetitive advantage
Our business model is based on Managed Services. Managed Services are packaged and productized solutions where the customer buys the results rather than temporary staff or working hours. Read moreVision and values
Read moreStrategic and financial targets
Etteplan updated its strateegic and financial targets in December 2016. The targets for growth and profitability remained unchanged. Read moreAcquisitions
In acquisitions, which play a key role in our strategy, our focus is on increasing our competence capital and geographical expansion. Read moreHistory
Etteplan has set the standard in engineering design for 30 years. The company has been a pioneer in the development of engineering design and methods as well as new business models.
Corporate responsibility
At Etteplan, corporate responsibility is at the core of our day-to-day business as we design hundreds of sustainable solutions for the world’s leading machinery and equipment manufacturers every year. Our highly skilled personnel play a crucial role in fulfilling our customer promise.