Management duties and responsibilities
President and CEO
The Board nominates the President and CEO, who is in charge of managing Amer Sports in accordance with the Finnish Companies Act and instructions provided by the Board. Roger Talermo has served as President and CEO since 1996. Executive Vice President Pekka Paalanne acts as deputy to the President and CEO.
The President and CEO reports to the Board and keeps the Board informed about the Amer Sports business environment – including the markets and Amer Sports competitors – as well as the financial position of Amer Sports and other significant matters.
The President and CEO manages the day-to-day affairs of the company in accordance with the Board’s instructions and regulations.
Executive Team
Amer Sports’ Executive Team, together with the headquarters management, assists and supports the President and CEO. The Executive Team comprises of the President and CEO along with Pekka Paalanne, Executive Vice President, Max Alfthan, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, and Thomas Ehrnrooth, Senior Vice President, Sales and Channel Management. The Executive Team meets whenever requested or required.
Executive Board
The Amer Sports Executive Board comprises of the Executive Team and the Presidents of segments and the most important business areas. In addition to the Amer Sports President, who is the Chairman, there are seven other Executive Board members. The Executive Board meets three times a year. Its task is to insure that the Amer Sports Corporation strategy is implemented consistently across all business areas.
Business segment management
The President of each business segment is responsible for their own operational management. The strategic management is carried out by the Board of the business segment comprising of Roger Talermo, President and CEO; Pekka Paalanne, Executive Vice President; and the President of the business segment. The Boards of the business segments convene an average of six times a year.