Board member candidates' biographical details

Jannica Fagerholm, b. 1961, M. Sc. (Econ.).
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Principal occupation: Managing Director.
Main employment history: Signe and Ane Gyllenberg Foundation: Managing Director 2010-; SEB Gyllenberg Private Bank: Managing Director 1999-2010; Handelsbanken Liv Finland: Country Director 1998-1999.
Main positions of trust: Kesko Corporation: member of the Board 2016-, Sampo plc: member of the Board 2013-; Teleste Corporation: member of the Board 2013-; Kelonia Ab, member of the Board 2010-; Veritas Pension Insurance, member of the Supervisory Board 2010-; The Society of Swedish Literature in Finland, member of the Board 2015-, member of the Financial Board 2001-2015; Eira Hospital Ltd: member of the Board 2010-; Hanken School of Economics: member of the Board 2008-; Aktia Abp: member of the Board 2012-2013; Partiosäätiö foundation: member of the Board 1997-2013. 
Independence: According to the Company’s assessment, the proposed member is independent of the Company and of its significant shareholders.
Kesko shares held:
31 December 2016: None.
31 December 2017: None.

Peter Fagernäs, b. 1952, Master of Laws (new member)
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland
Principal occupation: Board Chairman
Main employment history: Hermitage & Co Oy: Chairman of the Board 2003-, Pohjola Group Plc: Chairman of the Board 2001–2003, Conventum Ltd: CEO 1996-1999 and Chairman of the Board 1999-2002, Merita Bank Ltd: member of management board 1995-1996, Prospectus Ltd: CEO 1993-1995, Kansallis-Osake-Pankki: 1977-1993.
Main positions of trust: Oy Hermitage Ab: Chairman of the Board 2003–, Taaleri Plc: Chairman of the Board 2007-, Amanda Capital Plc: member of the Board 2007–2011, Winpak Plc: member of the Board 2006–2011, Fortum Corporation: Chairman of the Board 2004-2009.
Independence: According to the Company’s assessment, the proposed member is independent of the Company and of its significant shareholders.
Kesko shares held: None (as at 8 January 2018)

Piia Karhu, b. 1976, Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration), Master of Science (Economics) (new member)
Domicile: Kauniainen, Finland
Principal occupation: Senior Vice President
Main employment history: Finnair Plc: Senior Vice President, Customer Experience and member of the Executive Board since 2016. Various leadership positions at Finnair Plc since 2013. Previously worked as a management consultant for 12 years at Ernst & Young and Capgemini.
Main positions of trust: Finnair Kitchen Ltd: Chairman of the Board 2017-, Finnair Travel Retail Ltd: Chairman of the Board 2016-, SMT Oy: member of the Board 2015-2016, Finnair Aircraft Finance Ltd: member of the Board 2015-2016.
Independence: According to the Company’s assessment, the proposed member is independent of the Company and of its significant shareholders.
Kesko shares held: None (as at 4 January 2018)

Esa Kiiskinen, b. 1963, Business College Graduate.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Principal occupation: Food retailer.
Main employment history: K-food retailer since 1990.
Main positions of trust: Kesko Corporation: member of the Board 2009-, Taaleri Plc: member of the Board 2014-; Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: Chair of the Delegation for Entrepreneurs 2012-2014; Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: Vice-Chair of the Board 2012-2014; Finnish Family Firms Association: member of the Board 2011-2012; The Foundation for Vocational Training in the Retail Trade: Chair of the Board 2008-2012; Saija ja Esa Kiiskinen Oy: Chair of the Board 1995-; Finnish Commerce Federation: member of the Board 2008-2012; K-Retailers' Association: Chair of the Board 2008-2012; Vähittäiskaupan Tilipalvelu VTP Oy: member of the Board 2008-2012.
Independence:According to the Company’s assessment, the proposed member is considered not to be independent of the Company (chain agreement) but to be independent of its significant shareholders. 
Kesko shares held:
31 December 2016: a total of 107,350 A shares held by him and entities controlled him. 
31 December 2017: a total of 107,350 A shares held by him and entities controlled him.

Matti Kyytsönen, b. 1949, Master of Science (Economics).
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Principal occupation: Silverback Consulting Oy: Chair of the Board.
Main employment history: ISS Palvelut Oy: Managing Director 1992-2006; Esselte Oy: Managing Director 1984-1992; Oy Perkko: Managing Director 1983-1984; Tietoura-Yhtiöt Oy: Marketing Director 1981-1983; Oy Foto-Nyblin Ab: Finance and Marketing Manager 1977-1981; Insinööritoimisto Oy Vesto: Accounting Manager 1974-1976; Oy Mobil Oil Ab: Financial Analyst 1973-1974. 
Main positions of trust: Kesko Corporation: member of the Board 2015-; Eltel AB: member of the Board 2007-2017; Lindström Invest Oy: member of the Board 2009- and Chair of the Board 2017-; ; KP Tekno Oy: member of the Board 2006-; Port of Helsinki Ltd: member of the Board 2015-; Esperi Care Oy: member of the Board 2008-2016; Oy Center-Inn Ab: member of the Board 2007-2012; Kiinteistöpalvelut ry: Chair of the Board 1996-2001 and 2005-2006; Palvelutyönantajat ry: member of the Board 1996-2001; Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK): member of the Board 2005-2006; The Unemployment Insurance Fund: member and Chair of the Supervisory Board 1999-2006; Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company: member of the Supervisory Board 1998-2006.
Independence: According to the Company’s assessment, the proposed member is independent of the Company and of its significant shareholders.
Kesko shares held:
31 December 2016: a total of 995 Kesko B shares held by him.
31 December 2017: a total of 995 Kesko B shares held by him.

Matti Naumanen, b. 1957, trade technician.
Domicile: Joensuu, Finland.
Principal occupation: Retailer.
Main employment history: K-retailer since 1982.
Main positions of trust: Kesko Corporation: member of the Board 2016-,The K-Retailers’ Association’s Agricultural and Building and Home Improvement Retailers’ Club: Chair of the Board 2009-2016. Former positions of trust: The K-Retailers’ Association: member of the Board 2009-2016; registered association Nurmeksen Yrittäjät: Chair of the Board; registered association Joensuun Yrittäjät: Chair of the Board. 
Independence: According to the Company’s assessment, the proposed member is considered not to be independent of the Company (chain agreement) but to be independent of its significant shareholders.
Kesko shares held: 
31 December 2016: a total of 20,064 A shares held by him and entities controlled by him.
31 December 2017: a total of 20,064 A shares held by him and entities controlled by him.

Toni Pokela, b. 1973, Retailer, EMBA.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.
Principal occupation: Food retailer.
Main employment history: K-food retailer since 1997.
Main positions of trust: Kesko Corporation: member of the Board 2012-, Pokela Oy Iso Omena: member of the Board and Managing Director 1998-; Iso Omenan Yrittäjäyhdistys ry: Chair of the Board 2003-; Foundation for Vocational Training in the Retail Trade: Chair of the Board 2016-; Finnish Commerce Federation: member of the Board 2017-; Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: member of the Skilled Workforce Committee 2014-2016, member of the Delegation for Entrepreneurs 2017-; K-Retailers' Association: Chair of the Board 2016-, member of the Board 2008-2012; Chairman of the Finnish Tennis Federation 2017-, board member of the Finnish Tennis Federation 2014-2016; K-instituutti Oy: Deputy Chair of the Board 2010-2012; Vähittäiskaupan Takaus Oy: member of the Board 2010-2012; K-Food Retailers' Club: Chair of the Board 2010-2012; Deputy Chair 2008-2010; Finnish Grocery Trade Association: member of the Board 2010-2011.
Independence: According to the Company’s assessment, the proposed member is considered not to be independent of the Company (chain agreement) and of its significant shareholders (Chair of the Board of a significant Company shareholder, the K-Retailers’ Association).
Kesko shares held:
31 December 2016: a total of 179,400 A shares held by entities controlled by him.
31 December 2017: a total of 179,400 A shares held by entities controlled by him.