Etusivu Corporate Governance Corporate Management Board

Corporate Management Board on
31 December 2011

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: Board member 2005– and Deputy Chair 2005–2011, the Finnish Fair Corporation: Board member 2005–, the Federation of Finnish Commerce: Board member 2005- and Board Chair 2012–, Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company: Board member 2010-, Luottokunta: Supervisory Board member 2005– and Chair 2007–2010, Foundation for Economic Education: Board member 2005–, Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA: member 2005–, the Association for Promoting Voluntary National Defence of Finland: Delegation member 2005–, Savonlinna Opera Festival Patrons' Association, member of the Board of Trustees 2006–, East Office of Finnish Industries Oy: Board member 2008–.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1980. Kesko Corporation's Managing Director and the Kesko Group's President and CEO since 1 March 2005.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 January 2001.
Kesko shares and share options held on 1 January 2011: 2,000 A shares, 7,000 B shares, 50,000 A share options, 50,000 B share options and 50,000 C share options.
On 31 December 2011: 2,000 A shares, 10,000 B shares, 50,000 A share options, 30,000 B share options and 50,000 C share options.

Terho Kalliokoski

b. 1961, M.Sc. (Econ.). President of Kesko Food Ltd and responsible for Kesko's store site operations in Russia.
Domicile: Kirkkonummi, Finland.

Other major duties: the Finnish Grocery Trade Association: Board member 2006–, Deputy Chair 2006–2007 and Chair 2008–2009, the Association of Finnish Advertisers: Board member 2005–, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce: Board member 2009– and Deputy Chair 2012–, the Finnish 4H Federation: Supervisory Board member 2009–.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1985. President of Kesko Food Ltd since 1 May 2005.
Corporate Management Board member since: 17 March 2005.
Kesko shares and share options held on 1 January 2011: 3,250 B shares, 25,000 A share options, 25,000 B share options and 30,000 C share options.
On 31 December 2011: 6,000 B shares, 25,000 A share options, 9,750 B share options and 30,000 C share options.

Minna Kurunsaari

b. 1965, LL.M. Senior Vice President, home and speciality goods trade and Director responsible for Kesko's electronic marketing and services projects.
Domicile: Espoo, Finland.

Other major duties: Pro Luomu: Vice Chair 2011–, Finfood – Finnish Food Information: Board member 2008–2011, the Finnish Grocery Trade Association: Purchasing and Logistics Group member 2008–2011.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1995. Senior Vice President for the home and speciality goods trade and Director responsible for Kesko's electronic marketing and services projects since
1 December 2011. Vice President for Kesko Food's Commerce 2008–2011.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 December 2005.
Kesko shares and share options held on 1 December 2011:10,800 B shares, 10,000 A share options, 10,000 B share options and 12,500 C share options.
On 31 December 2011: 10,800 B shares, 10,000 A share options, 10,000 B share options and 12,500 C share options.

Arja Talma

b. 1962, M.Sc. (Econ.), eMBA. President of Rautakesko Ltd.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.

Other major duties: VR-Group Ltd: Board member 2006– and Chair of the Audit Committee 2006–, Sponda Plc: Board member 2007– and Chair of the Audit Committee 2007–, Luottokunta: Board member 2008–, Finnish Scout Foundation: Supervisory Board member 2010–.
Employment history: Employed by Kesko Corporation since 2004. President of Rautakesko Ltd since 1 November 2011. Kesko Corporation's Senior Vice President, CFO 2005–2011. Oy Radiolinja Ab: Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration 2001–2003. KPMG Wideri Oy Ab: APA 1992–2001, partner 2000–2001.
Corporate Management Board member since: 17 March 2005.
Kesko shares and share options held on 1 January 2011: 2,000 B shares, 25,000 A share options, 25,000 B share options and 25,000 C share options.
On 31 December 2011: 2,000 B shares, 25,000 A share options, 25,000 B share options and 25,000 C share options.

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: Board member 2007– and Board Chair 2010–, Finnish Car Recycling Ltd: Board member 2007–, Tieliikenteen tietokeskus TT Oy: Board member 2009– and Board Chair 2010–, the Federation of Finnish Commerce: Board member 2010–.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1981. President of VV-Auto Group Oy since 1 February 2006.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 March 2005.
Kesko shares and share options held on 1 January 2011: 20,000 A share options, 20,000 B share options and 20,000 C share options.
On 31 December 2011: 20,000 A share options, 20,000 B share options and 20,000 C share options.

Riitta Laitasalo

b. 1955, M.Sc. (Econ.). Senior Vice President, Human Resources.
Domicile: Espoo, Finland.

Other major duties: Senate Properties: Board member 2012–, The Unemployment Insurance Fund of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health: Supervisory Board member 2010–, Fintra: Board member 2005–, JTO School of Management: Board member 2005–, Edita plc: Board member 2005–, Chair of the Audit Committee 2005–, the Foundation for Vocational Training in the Retail Trade: Board member 1998–, Kesko Sickness Fund: Board Chair 1995–1997, 2005–, Kesko Pension Fund: Board member 1996–1997, Board Chair 1998-.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Ltd since 1979. Senior Vice President, Human Resources since 30 March 2005.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 January 2001.
Kesko shares and share options held on 1 January 2011: 11,000 B shares, 15,000 A share options, 15,000 B share options and 15,000 C share options.
On 31 December 2011: 11,000 B shares, 15,000 A share options, 15,000 B share options and 15,000 C share options.

Jukka Erlund

b. 1974, M.Sc. (Econ.), eMBA. Senior Vice President, CFO.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.

Other major duties: Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: member of the Finance and Taxation Committee 2012–, the Federation of Finnish Commerce: Chair of the Tax and Economic Policy Committee 2011-
Employment history: employed by Kesko Corporation since 2004. Senior Vice President, CFO since 1 November 2011. Kesko Food Ltd's Vice President for Finance 2010–2011.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 November 2011.
Kesko shares and share options held on 1 November 2011: 580 B shares, 2,000 B share options and 8,000 C share options.
On 31 December 2011: 580 B shares, 2,000 B share options and 8,000 C share options.

Merja Haverinen

b. 1962, M.Soc.Sc.

Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Responsibility.
Domicile: Helsinki, Finland.

Other major duties: The Association for Finnish Work: Board member 2011–, Keski-Suomen Osuuspankki: Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board 2008–, University of Jyväskylä: Board Deputy Chair 2010–, South Savo Chamber of Commerce: Board member 2009–, Kuntopolku Oy: Board member 2010–, Tahko Golf Club Oy: Board member 2011–, Central Finland Chamber of Commerce: Board member 2010–2011, Confederation of Finnish Industries EK: member of the Central Finland Advisory Board 2008–2011.
Employment history: employed by Kesko Corporation since 2008. The Kesko Group: Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Responsibility since 1 April 2011. Kesko's Finnish Lakeland District Director (Jyväskylä) 2008–2011, TeliaSonera Finland Oyj: 1996–2007, Ministry for Foreign Affairs 1995–1996, Helsinki Mediat Oy 1984–1995.
Corporate Management Board member since: 1 April 2011.
Kesko shares and share options held on 1 April 2011: 4,500 A share options, 3,000 B share options and 4,500 C share options.
On 31 December 2011: 3,000 B share options and 4,500 C share options.