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    Proposed MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of ASPO

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    WESTERLUND HEIKKI

    M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1966
    Board professional

    Chairman of the Board since 2021-
    Member of the Board since 2020-
    Chairman of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee since 2021-
    Member of the Audit Committee in 2020

    Independent of the company and its major shareholders

    Key Work Experience
    CEO, CapMan Plc, 2013–2017 and 2005–2010
    Chairman of the Board of Directors, CapMan Plc, 2010–2013
    Leader of the Buyout team, CapMan, 2002–2005
    Investment Manager, Investment Director, CapMan, 1994–2002

    Key positions of trust
    Member of the Board of Directors:  Kvanted Oy (chair), Oriola Oyj (chair), Duuri Group Oy, Heiwes Oy (chair), Kemppi Oy, Marinetek Group Oy, Oras Invest Oy, Espoo Big Band r.y. ja Kukkia Sound r.y.


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    PATRICIA ALLAM

    M.Sc. (Econ), MBA (IMD), born 1985
    Head of Funding & Investor Relations, Fastned B.V., 2023-

    Member of the Board since 2021- 
    Member of the Audit Committee 2021-2024
    Member of the Remuneration Committee 2024-

    Independent of the company, dependent on its major shareholders

    Key Work Experience
    Head of Investor Relations (Amsterdam), Aescap Life Sciences, 2021–2022
    Country Manager for Finland, Tessin Nordic (Stockholm), 2018–2020
    Debt Capital Markets, Danske Bank (Copenhagen/Helsinki), 2012–2016


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    TAPIO KOLUNSARKA

    M.Sc. (Tech.), M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1975
    President & CEO, Insta Group, since 2023

    Member of the Board since 2022-
    Member of the the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee since 2022-

    Independent of the company and its major shareholders

    Key Work Experience
    President & CEO, Evac Group, 2020–2023
    President & CEO, Ramirent Plc, 2016–2020
    Executive Vice President, UPM Raflatac, 2013–2016
    Several leading positions, UPM Raflatac, Finland & USA, 2002–2013
    Consultant, McKinsey & Company, 2000–2002

    Key positions of trust
    Member of the Board: Aidian Oy 2023-, Millog Oy 2023- , Senop Oy 2023-


    Mikael_Laine_002

    MIKAEL LAINE

    M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1964

    Member of the Board since 2016-
    Member of the Audit Committee since 2016-

    Independent of the company and its major shareholders

    Key Work Experience
    SVP, Strategy, Cargotec Corporation, 2014–2025
    COO, Kalmar, 2023-2024
    President & CEO, Moventas Group, 2012–2013
    SVP, Business Development and Corporate Functions, Moventas Group, 2008–2012
    CEO, YAP Solutions Oy, 2005–2008
    CFO and other management positions Sonera Oyj, 1996–2005
    CFO, Oy Mikrolog Ltd, 1995–1996

    Key Positions of Trust

    Member of the Board: Brandt Group Oy Ltd (Chair), Foundation for Business Students in Aalto University sr (vice chair)
    Member of the Honorary Delegation: KY – Aalto University Business Students 


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    ANNIKA EKMAN

    M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1977
    Head of Equities, Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company, 2016-

    Member of the Board of Directors since 2024-
    Member of the Audit Committee since 2024-

    Key Work Experience
    Portfolio Manager, Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company, 2004-2015
    Analyst, Nordea Securities, 2002-2004

    Key Positions of Trust
    Member of the Board: Cinia Oy
    Member of the Nomination Committee: Orion Oyj
    Member of the Investment Committee: Foundation for Economic Education, ITLA


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    KAARINA STÅHLBERG

    Bachelor of Laws (Helsinki), LL.M (Columbia University), born 1966
    SVP, General Counsel and M&A, Posti Group Corporation, 2016-

    Member of the Board of Directors since 2023-
    Member of the Audit Committee since 2023-

    Independent of the company and its major shareholders

    Key Work Experience
    Independent professional, Kaarina Ståhlberg Law Consulting Oy, 2014-2016
    General Counsel, Fortum Corporation, 2013-2014
    VP, Assistant General Counsel and other leader and manager roles, Nokia Corporation, 1999-2012
    Attorney-at-law, various law firms in Finland, 1992-1998, 2012-2013

    Key Positions of Trust
    Member of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee (2016-), Vaisala Corporation;
    Member of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee, Kesko Corporation 2015-2016.


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    TATU VEHMAS

    Bachelor of Science, born 1994
    Chairman of the Board of Directors, AEV Capital Holding Oy, 2020–
    Managing Director TAAVi Capital Oy, 2020–

    Member of the Board since 2018- 
    Member of the the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee since 2019- 
    Member of the Audit Committee since 2020-, as well as in 2018
    Chairman of the Nomination Board 2016

    Independent of the company, dependent on its major shareholders

    Key Positions of Trust
    Member of the Board: SensorFu Oy (chair), 2024-


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    Updated: 31.03.2025