Management Team

The CEO, together with the Management Team, is responsible for managing LapWall's business operations and implementing its strategic and operational objectives. The Board of Directors appoints and may dismiss the CEO and decides on the CEO’s remuneration and other benefits following the remuneration policy. The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Company.

The CEO of LapWall is Jarmo Pekkarinen. The CEO is responsible for the management and development of the Company's business, day-to-day operational management and daily administration following the instructions issued by the Board of Directors. They also prepare matters to be handled by the Board of Directors and are responsible for their implementation.

The Company also has a Management Team responsible for developing, managing and implementing the strategy, business operations, operating models, and other common matters of the Company.

Members of the Management Team:

Jarmo Pekkarinen

Jarmo Pekkarinen, born 1969

CEO
Member of the Management Team since 2011
Finnish citizen
Engineer

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Key work experience:

  • LapWall Oyj: CEO 2011–
  • Mellano Oy: CEO 2007–2012
  • Maustaja Oy: Production Manager 2002–2007
  • Tekniseri Oy: Production Director, Research and Development Manager and Quality Manager 2000
  • Ponsse Oyj: Development Engineer and Project Manager 1995–2000

In addition, Chairperson and member of the Board of Directors in various companies.

Current positions of trust:

  • Marieli Oy, Member of the Board
  • NK Tekniikka Oy, Chairperson of the Board

Marko Kellberg

Marko Kellberg, born 1968

Executive Vice President of Pälkäne and Veteli business units
Member of the Management Team since 2019
Finnish citizen
Construction engineer
Responsible for the sale, design, production, and installation of his business area

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Key work experience:

  • LapWall Oyj: CBO 2017–
  • Metsä Wood: CBO 2014–2017
  • Stora Enso: CBO & Sales Director 2012–2013
  • Eridomic Oy: CEO & Sales and Design Director 2011
  • Delphey & Gerdes Inc., USA: Senior Structural Engineer 2008-2010
  • R & B Welty Associates, USA: 2005-2007
  • Finforest Oyj: Project Manager 2003–2005
  • PPTH Norden: 1998-2002

Sanna Räsänen

Sanna Räsänen, born 1979

Executive vice president of HR and Communications
Member of the Management Team since 2024
Finnish citizen
B.Sc. (Econ.)
Responsible for HR functions, communications and marketing

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Key work experience:

  • Wetteri Yhtiöt Oy: HR and Communications Director 2022-2024
  • EcoUp Oyj: Communications Director 2021-2022
  • Herman It: Marketing Manager 2018-2021
  • Tuudo Oy : COO 2017-2018
  • Pohjolan Mylly: Project Manager 2012-2017
  • Elisa Videra Oyj: Marketing Manager 2004-2012

Tuomo Riihonen

Tuomo Riihonen, born 1980

CFO
Member of the Management Team since 2019
Finnish citizen
M.Sc.
Responsible for financial management, IT and digitalization

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Key work experience:

  • LapWall Oyj: CFO 2019–
  • Kingspan Insulation Baltics:Vice President Sales & Marketing 2017–2019
  • Kingspan Insulation Nordics & Baltics: CFO 2016–2017
  • Uponor GmbH, Germany / Uponor Suomi Oy: BLD Europe Business Area Controller 2011-2016
  • Metsä Board: Business Controller 2007-2011
  • Ahlstrom Korea Co. Ltd, South Korea: Business Unit Controller 2006-2007
  • Ahlstrom Oyj : IPO & Business Development Coordinator 2005-2006

Current positions of trust:

  • TR Investointi & Konsultointi Oy, member of the Board
  • Esser Oy, member of the Board

Kari Viljamaa

Kari Viljamaa, born 1984

Executive Vice President of Pyhäntä business unit
Member of the Management Team since 2014
Finnish citizen
Engineer
Responsible for the sale, design, production, and installation of his business area

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Key work experience:

  • LapWall Oyj: CBO 2021–
  • LapWall Oyj: Factory Manager 2019–2020
  • LapWall Oyj: Technical Manager 2018–2019
  • LapWall Oyj: Director (design, R&D and IT) 2017
  • LapWall Oyj: Design and Development Manager 2012–2016
  • Mellano Oy: Project Engineer 2010–2011

Current positions of trust:

  • Kiinteistö Oy Hallatar, Chairperson of the Board
  • Kaare Living Oy, member of the Board

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