Hannu Ryöppönen

  • Born 1952. Finnish nationality.
  • Independent of the company and significant shareholders. Board member since 2009.
  • Chairman of the Audit Committee Committee.
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors of Altor private equity funds and Tiimari Oyj and the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rautaruukki Corporation. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Neste Oil Corporation, of Novo Nordisk A/S and Korsnäs Ab.
  • Previously, Mr. Ryöppönen was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Stora Enso Oyj (Helsinki/London) between 2007 and 2009, the Chief Financial Officer of Stora Enso Oyj (Helsinki and London) between 2005 and 2008, the Chief Financial Officer of Koninklijke Ahold N.V. (Amsterdam) between 2003 and 2005, the Chief Financial Officer of Industri Kapital Group (London) between 1999 and 2003, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ikano Asset Management (Luxembourg) between 1998 and 1999 and the Chief Financial Officer of Ikea Group (Copenhagen) between 1985 and 1998.
  • Mr. Ryöppönen holds a degree in Business Administration.