GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The CEO is assisted by the Group Executive Committee, which is responsible for developing the strategic structure of the Aspo Group and its earnings as well as prepares Group policies and shared practices.


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ROLF JANSSON

CEO, Aspo Plc, 2021–
M.Sc. (Tech.) and M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1969

Key Work Experience
President and CEO, VR-Group Ltd, 2016-2021
Senior Vice President Logistics, VR-Group Ltd, 2011-2016
Senior Vice President Corporate Development, VR-Group Ltd, 2009-2011
Executive Director, Nordea Corporate Finance, 2007-2009
Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton, 1999-2007
Senior consultant, Smg consulting, 1995-1999

Key Position of Trust
Chairman of the Board; NRC Group ASA


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KARRI KIVI

Vice President, Corporate Development, Aspo Plc, 2024–
M.Sc. (Econ)
, born 1974

Key Work Experience
Director, PwC Corporate Finance 2021-2024
Director, Lincoln International 2019-2021
Executive Director, Nomura International 2017-2019
Management positions, Wärtsilä Corporation 2007-2017
Project manager, Carnegie Investment Bank 2005-2007
Associate, Citigroup Investment Bank 2000-2005


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MATTI-MIKAEL KOSKINEN

Managing Director, ESL Shipping Ltd, 2013–
M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1972

Key Work Experience
Managing Director, Meriaura Ltd, 2007–2013
Chartering Manager, Deputy Managing Director, Meriaura Ltd, 2004–2006
Consultant, The World Bank, 2004
Project researcher, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, 2003–2004

Key Positions of Trust

Vice Chairman of the Board: Arctia Oy
Member of the Board: Finnish Shipowners´ Association, International Chamber of Shipping, Finnish Coal info Hiilitieto ry
Member: ICC Finland Business Council


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ERKKA REPO

CFO, Aspo Plc, 2024-
M.Sc. (Econ), born 1970

Key Work Experience
CFO, VR-Group Plc, 2021-2024
Senior Vice President Finance & Control, UPM-Kymmene Corp., 2012-2021
Vice President Business Control, UPM-Raflatac, 2008-2012
Director Business Control, UPM Magazine Paper Division, 2006-2008
Finance and Treasury positions, UPM-Kymmene Corp., 1995-2006

Key Positions of Trust
Member of the Board, Gasum Ltd


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MIKKO PASANEN

Managing Director, Telko Ltd., 2019–
M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1973

Key Work Experience
CEO, Onninen Oy, 2016-2018
Vice President, Kesko, 2010 – 2018
Country Director for Russia, Rautakesko Oy, 2007-2010
CFO, Rautakesko Russia, 2005-2007
Management positions, Outokumpu Copper Products, 2000 - 2005

Key Positions of Trust
Member of the Board: East Office of Finnish Industries Oy, European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC), The Association of Finnish Technical Traders, Teknisen Kaupan Palvelut-TKP Oy


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MISKA KUUSELA

Managing Director, Leipurin Oyj, 2023–
M.Sc. (Tech.) and M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1969
 
Key Work Experience
CEO, Myllyn Paras Finland Oy, 2019-2022
CEO, Dava Foods Finland Oy, 2017-2019
CEO, Helsingin Mylly Oy, 2009-2017
CEO, Fennobon Oy, 2004-2009
Consultant / Senior Manager, Accenture, 1996-2004


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TARU UOTILA

Senior Vice President, Legal, HR and Sustainability, Aspo Plc, 2022–
LL.M, born 1970

Key Work Experience
General Counsel, VR Group Ltd, 2017–2022
Member of the management team and SVP Sustainability, VR Group, 2019–2022
Senior Legal Counsel, VR Group, 2013–2017
Senior Legal Counsel, GE Healthcare Finland Oy, 2011–2013
Senior Legal Counsel, Fortum Oyj, 2002–2010






Updated: 17.01.2025