Jaakko Eskola
Chair
Jaakko Eskola has an extensive career at Wärtsilä, including serving as President and CEO. He holds a Master of Science (Technology) degree. He also serves in several key positions of trust, including as Chair of the Board at Kalmar Oyj and Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company.
Tim Meyer
Vice Chair
Tim Meyer serves as Managing Director of Neptune Ocean GmbH, following serving as CEO of Meyer Turku until 30.04.2025 after Managing Director roles at Meyer Werft. He also acts as Chair of the Board of Meyer Floating Solutions Oy. He holds a Master of Science (Technology) degree.
Kaori Uehigashi
Member
Kaori Uehigashi serves as EVP, Strategy, M&A and Transformation at KONE Corporation, following a long career at Boston Consulting Group, where she held several senior leadership roles including Managing Director & Senior Partner and Managing Partner for BCG Finland. She holds a degree of Master of Science, Industrial Engineering and Management.
Martti Ala-Härkönen
Member
Martti Ala-Härkönen serves as Chief Financial Officer of Vivicta Group (formerly Tietoevry Tech Services), following a career in senior leadership roles at Neste, Caverion and Cramo. He has held numerous positions of trust during his career and holds a Doctor of Science (Economics) degree and a Licentiate of Science (Technology) degree.
Pekka Timonen
Member
Pekka Timonen serves as Professor of Practice at the University of Eastern Finland after several senior civil servant roles. He holds a Doctor of Law degree and has extensive board experience in publicly owned and listed companies. His current key positions of trust also include serving as Chair of the Board of Lentorata Oy.