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Matti Halmesmäki
b. 1952, M.Sc. (Econ.), LL.M.
Kesko Corporation’s President and CEO, Chair of the Corporate
Management Board.
Domicile: Helsinki,Finland.
Other major duties: Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors, the Finnish Fair Corporation: member of the Board of Directors, the Federation of Finnish Commerce: member of the Board of Directors, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company: Supervisory Board member, Luottokunta: Chair of the Supervisory Board, Foundation for Economic Education: member of the Board of Directors, Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA: member, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce: Delegation member, Helsinki School of Economics: Advisory Board member, the Association for Promoting Voluntary National Defence of Finland: Delegation member, the Association for the Finnish Cultural Foundation: member, the Central Chamber of Commerce in Finland: Board member, ICC Finland – the Finnish Section of International Chamber of Commerce: Executive Board member, Savonlinna Opera Festival Patrons’ Association, member of the Board of Trustees.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1980: Director of the Accounting and Office Administration Department 1985–1989, Executive Vice President, Finance and Accounting 1989–1993, Executive Vice President, Agricultural and Builders’ Supplies Division 1993–1995, Executive Vice President, Speciality Goods Division 1995–1996, Managing Director of Tuko Oy 1996–1997, Executive Vice President, Speciality Goods Trade 1997–2000. Member of Kesko Corporation’s Board of Directors 1989–2000. President of Rautakesko Ltd and Kesko Agro Ltd 2001–2005. Kesko Corporation’s Managing Director and the Kesko Group’s President and CEO since 1 March 2005.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 1 January 2009: 2,000 A shares, 7,000 B shares, 50,000 2007A stock options and 50,000 2007B stock options.
On 31 December 2009: 2,000 A shares, 7,000 B shares, 50,000 2007A stock options, 50,000 2007B stock options and 50,000 2007C stock options.
Retirement age and benefits: 60 years. Full pension is 66% of the pensionable salary.
Notice period and severance pay:
6 months. A severance pay paid in addition to the salaries for the period of notice corresponds to 12 months’ salary.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 January 2001. |
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Terho Kalliokoski
b. 1961, M.Sc. (Econ.)
President of Kesko Food Ltd.
Domicile: Kirkkonummi, Finland
Other major duties: the Finnish Food Marketing Association: member of the Board of Directors, the Association of Finnish Advertisers: member of the Board of Directors, the Association for Finnish Work: member of the Board, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce: member of the Board of Directors, the Finnish 4H Federation: member of the Supervisory Board.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1985: Project Planner, Store Site Office (Helsinki) 1985–1987, Investment Manager, Real Estate Department (Helsinki) 1988–1990, Financial Manager, Northern Finland (Oulu) 1990–1995, Retail Services Manager, Grocery Retail Services (Oulu) 1995–1996, Sales Director, Supermarket Chain Unit (Oulu) 1996–1997, District Director, Northern
Finland (Oulu) 1998–2002, Senior Vice President, Kesko Real Estate
(Helsinki), 2002–2005. President of Kesko Food Ltd since 1 May 2005.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 1 January 2009: 3,250 B shares, 25,000 2007A stock options and 25,000 2007B stock options.
On 31 December 2009: 3,250 B shares, 25,000 2007A stock options, 25,000 2007B stock options and 30,000 2007C stock options.
Retirement age and benefits: 62 years. Full pension is 66% of the pensionable salary.
Notice period and severance pay:
6 months. A severance pay paid in addition to the salaries for the period of notice corresponds to 6 months’ salary.
Corporate Management Board member since: 17 March 2005. |
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Jari Lind
b. 1958, Engineer
President of Rautakesko Ltd.
Domicile: Vantaa,Finland.
Other major duties: -
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1990: Rautakesko, Purchase Logistics Director 2000–2001, Vice President for the K-rauta chain and B-to-B Service 2002–2004. President of Rautakesko Ltd since 1 March 2005.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 1 January 2009: 25,000 2007A stock options and 25,000 2007B stock options.
On 31 December 2009: 25,000 2007A stock options, 25,000 2007B stock options and 25,000 2007C stock options.
Retirement age and benefits: 62 years. Full pension is 66% of
pensionable salary.
Notice period and severance pay:
6 months. A severance pay paid in addition to the salaries for the period of notice corresponds to 6 months’ salary.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 March 2005. |
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Matti Leminen
b. 1951, B.Sc. (Econ.)
President of Anttila Oy.
Domicile: Espoo,Finland.
Other major duties: Textile and Fashion Industries TMA: member of the Board of Directors.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1982: Director of the Vaatehuone chain 1990–1991, Director of the Leisure Goods Department 1992–1995, Director of Kesko Sports 1995–1998, Executive Vice President of Keswell Ltd 2005–2006. President of Anttila Oy since 10 June 1998.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 1 January 2009: 20,000 2007A stock options, 20,000 2007B stock options, 7,000 2003E stock options and 12,000 2003F stock options.
On 31 December 2009: 20,000 2007A stock options, 20,000 2007B stock options, 20,000 2007C stock options and 3,000 2003F stock options.
Retirement age and benefits: 60 years. Full pension is 66% of
pensionable salary.
Notice period and severance pay: 6 months. A severance pay paid in addition to the salaries for the period of notice corresponds to 12 months’ salary.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 January 2007. |
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Pekka Lahti
b. 1955, M.Sc. (Agr.)
President of VV-Auto Group Oy.
Domicile: Vantaa,Finland.
Other major duties: the Association of Automobile Importers in Finland: Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors, Finnish Car Recycling Ltd: member of the Board of Directors.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1981: Vice President, Kesko Machinery 2000, Managing Director of Konekesko Ltd since 2001 and President of Kesko Agro Ltd 2005–2008. Chair of the Board of Konekesko Ltd since 1 November 2005. President of VV-Auto Group Oy since 1 February 2006.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 1 January 2009: 20,000 2007A stock options, 20,000 2007B stock options and 23,500 2003F stock options.
On 31 December 2009: 20,000 2007A stock options, 20,000 2007B stock options, 20,000 2007C stock options and 17,200 2003F stock options.
Retirement age and benefits: 62 years. Full pension is 66% of
pensionable salary.
Notice period and severance pay: 6 months. A severance pay paid in addition to the salaries for the period of notice corresponds to 6 months’ salary.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 March 2005. |
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Riitta Laitasalo
b. 1955, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Senior Vice President, Human Resources.
Domicile: Espoo,Finland.
Other major duties: Edita Plc: member of the Board of Directors, JTO School of Management: member of the Board of Directors, the Finnish Institute for International Trade Fintra: member of the Board of Directors.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1979: Personnel Director 1995–1997, Vice President, Accounting and Finance Division 1997–1998, Vice President, Finance and Administration Division 1998–1999, Senior Vice President, Administration 2000–2005. Senior Vice
President, Human Resources since
30 March 2005.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 1 January 2009: 5,000 B shares, 15,000 2007A stock options, 15,000 2007B stock options and 21,000 2003F stock options.
On 31 December 2009: 10,000 B shares, 15,000 2007A stock options, 15,000 2007B stock options, 15,000 2007C stock options and 16,000 2003F stock options.
Retirement age and benefits: 60 years. Full pension is 66% of the pensionable salary.
Notice period and severance pay: 6 months. A severance pay paid in addition to the salaries for the period of notice corresponds to 12 months’ salary.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 January 2001. |
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Arja Talma
b. 1962, M.Sc. (Econ.), eMBA
Senior Vice President, CFO.
Domicile: Helsinki,Finland.
Other major duties: Sponda Plc: member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee, VR-Group Ltd: member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee, Luottokunta: member of the Board of Directors.
Employment history: KPMG Wideri Oy Ab: APA 1992–2001, partner 2000–2001. Oy Radiolinja Ab: Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration 2001–2003. Employed by Kesko Corporation since 2004: Vice President, Corporate Controller 2004–2005. Senior Vice President, CFO since 17 March 2005.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 1 January 2009: 1,000 B shares, 25,000 2007A stock options and 25,000 2007B stock options.
On 31 December 2009: 2,000 B shares, 25,000 2007A stock options, 25,000 2007B stock options and 25,000 2007C stock options.
Retirement age and benefits: General retirement age and pensionable salary based on the Employees’ Pensions Act (TyEL).
Notice period and severance pay: 6 months. A severance pay paid in addition to the salaries for the period of notice corresponds to 6 months’ salary.
Corporate Management Board member since: 17 March 2005. |
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Paavo Moilanen
b. 1951, Business College Graduate.
Senior Vice President, Corporate
Communications and Responsibility.
Domicile: Espoo,Finland.
Other major duties: Kaleva Mutual Insurance Company: Supervisory Board member, the Association
for Finnish Work: member of the Communications and Research
Committee, the Federation of Finnish Commerce: Chair of the Communications Committee
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1974: Kajaani District Director 1986–1989; Jyväskylä District Director 1989–1991; Seinäjoki District Director 1991–1995; Director of the Neighbourhood Store Chain Unit 1995–1996; Director of the Speciality Goods Division 1996–1997, Vice President, Builders’ and Agricultural Supplies Division 1998–2000,
Managing Director of the K-Retailers’ Association 2000–2005. Kesko Group’s Senior Vice President,
Corporate Communications and Responsibility since 13 October 2005.
Kesko shares and stock options held on 1 January 2009: 500 A shares, 1,312 B shares, 15,000 2007A stock options and 15,000 2007B stock options.
On 31 December 2009: 500 A shares, 1,500 B shares, 15,000 2007A stock options, 15,000 2007B stock options and 15,000 2007C stock options.
Retirement age and benefits: Retirement age 60 years. Full pension is 66% of the pensionable salary.
Notice period and severance pay: 6 months. A severance pay paid in addition to the salaries for the period of notice corresponds to 12 months’ salary.
Corporate Management Board member since: 13 October 2005. |
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