The Group Executive Team of HKScan assists the CEO in the management of the Group, in the preparation of matters such as business plans, strategy, policies and other matters of importance, as well as in the implementation of the strategic and operative targets. The members of the GET are appointed by the Board.
Juha Ruohola, CEO
Education: M.Sc. (Agr.), eMBA
Year of birth: 1965
Nationality: Finnish
Member of the Executive team: 9/2019
Shareholding at HKScan: 27 925 *
Relevant positions of trust:
Finnish Food and Drink Industries' Federation, Member of the board, 2022-
Key employment history:
HKScan, 9/2019–
Landeli Group Oy, Director, Meat Division, 2018–2019
Lihatukku Jouni Partanen Oy, CEO 06/2018–10/2018
Polarica Holding Ab, CEO, 2014–2017
Atria Plc, Deputy CEO, 2011–2014
Atria Plc, Executive Vice President, Atria Russia, 2009–2011
OOO Pit Product, General Director & Managing Director, 2006–2009
Atria Plc, Group Vice President, Purchasing and Investments, 2006–2009
Atria Plc, Group Vice President, Atria Russia and Atria Baltic, 2006–2007
Atria Russia Integration Director, 2006
Atria Finland Ltd, several Director positions, 2002–2006
Atria Meal Ltd, Managing Director, 2001
Lithells Ab, Managing Director, 1999–2001
Atria Lithells Ab, Managing Director, 1999–2001
Lihakunta Co-op, Managing Director, 1997-1998
LSO Group, EVP meat procurement, 1994-1996
Jari Leija, EVP, Business Unit Finland
Year of birth: 1965
Nationality: Finnish
Member of the Executive team: 4/2019
Shareholding at HKScan: 36 460 pcs*
Key employment history:
HKScan, 4/2019–
Atria Plc, e.g. Atria Finland Ltd Deputy Managing Director, A-Tuottajat and A-Rehu Managing Director 2012–2018
HK Ruokatalo and HKScan Finland Oy, Managing Director 2007–2012
HKScan Plc, e.g. Plant & Logistics Manager Vantaa Production, Production Director, EVP Poultry Business 1993–2007
Jukka Nikkinen, EVP, Business Unit Denmark
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.)
Year of birth: 1962
Nationality: Finnish
Member of the Executive team: 08/2012
Shareholding at HKScan: 61 075 pcs*
Key employment history:
HKScan, 10/2017–
HKScan Plc, EVP International and Biotech business 6/2017–10/2017
HKScan Plc, EVP Away from Home and International business 2012–2017
Rautakirja Oy, Senior Vice President, Business development and strategy, member of Rautakirja Group’s management team 2004–2012
Rautakirja Oy, Kiosk trade, Director, International business, Member of Kiosk trade business’ management team 2002–2004
Leaf Suomi and Leaf group, various duties 1988–2001, latest as Export Director 1999–2001
Jyrki Paappa, CFO
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.)
Year of birth: 1965
Nationality: Finnish
Member of the Executive team: 4/2019
Shareholding at HKScan: 26 693 pcs (direct ownership) and 20,000 pcs (through Airisto Capital Oy)*
Key employment history:
HKScan, 4/2019–
Maintpartner Group, Group CFO 2018–2019
Executive management consultant through own company 2014–2017
Raisio Plc, CFO 2004–2014
Ravintoraisio, Controller 2002–2004
Raisio Plc, Financial Manager, Broker 1995–2002
Turku District Cooperative Bank, Money Market Broker, Broker 1989–1995
Markku Suvanto, EVP, Administration and Legal
Education: LL.M, trained on the bench
Year of birth: 1966
Nationality: Finnish
Member of the Executive team: 4/2019
Shareholding at HKScan: 34 098 pcs*
Key employment history:
HKScan, 4/2019–
HKScan Plc, Administrative and Legal Director 2012–2017
HKScan Plc, Group Lawyer 2009–2012
KPMG, Legal Counsel/Business Law Supervisor 2002–2009
Mandatum/Sampo Pankki, Asset Manager/Private Banker 1998–2002
Suomi & Suvanto Law Office, Partner 1992–
*Information updated on 15.3.2024
