Management and Organization

Mr. Ville Haapasaari

CEO
since April 2018
M.Sc.
Focal working experience:
Finavia, SVP, Helsinki Airport Director 2012–2018. Earlier in various responsibilities at Finnlines, main emphasis being on the head of business and sales management positions.
Positions of trust:
Chairman of the Board in Port of Loviisa and South Finland Port Services.
Chair of the Board of Finnish Ports Association.
Board member of Baltic Ports Organisation
Member of the Finland Chamber of Commerce traffic committee and the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce Harbour and logistics committee.

Vice Chairman of the Board in Service Sector Employers Palta 2023.
Board member of the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK 2023.
Board member of the Board in Service Sector Employers Palta 2020-2022.
Board member of Finnish Maritime Society 2018 – 2019
Board member of Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd 2017–2018
Board member of LAK Real Estate Oyj 2014–2018

Mr. Vesa Marttinen

VP Cargo Services
since June 2023
Master of Science (Naval Architecture)
Responsibilities:
Cargo market customers and freight operations
Focal working experince:
MarineCycles Oy, transformation leader and adviser, 2015–2023. Turku Repair Yard Oy, managing director, 2012–2014. Wärtsilä Oy, director of environmental solutions, 2010–2012. Aker Yards Oy, vice president, lifecycle services 2005–2009. Deltamarin Engineering Inc., managing director, 2002–2004. Silja Oyj, superintendent 1997–2001
Positions of trust:
Board member of Port of Loviisa since 2024. LOGY ry transport forum board 2022-2023, Gadlab Engineering Oy board of directors 2017-2020, Eniram Oy board of directors 2015–2016, SRC Oü board of directors 2015–2018, Meriteollisuus ry board 2012 – 2014.

Mr. Kaj Takolander

VP Passenger Services
since 16.5.2022
M.Sc. (Econ)
Responsibilities:
Passenger traffic, safety and customer experience in the City center harbours.
Focal working experience:
Viking Line Abp, Sales Director 2021-2022, VP Sales & Marketing 2014-2021, Sales Manager 1988-1991.
Finnlines Oyj VP, Passenger Services 2009-2014. Copterline Oy, Managing Director 2008-2009.

Mr. Mika Alava

VP Finances, ICT and Development
from Octorer 1, 2024
Responsibilites:
Finances, administration, ICT, legal matters and corporation matters.

Mr. Pekka Hellström

VP Technical Services
since May 2020
M. Eng
Responsibilites:
Construction and maintenance of harbour structures, buildings and appliances. Traffic planning and land use planning.
Focal working experience:
Port of Helsinki, Development Manager 2015–2020. Port of Helsinki municipal enterprise, Project Manager 2012-2014, Encore Ympäristöpalvelut Oy, Transport Manager 2011-2012, Encore Ympäristöpalvelut Oy, Product Manager 2004-2011.
Positions of trust:
Board member of South Finland Port Services.

Mrs. Katja Riikola

VP, HR
since September 2021
M.Sc (Econ), Certified Business Coach
Responsibilities:
Strategic Human Resource Management, employee experience, employer image and competence management. Personnel policy and HR Services.
Focal working experience:
Finnish Association of people with physical disabilities, HR Director 2019-2021, University of Helsinki, Head of HR 2019-2021, Finnvera, HRD-Manager 2016-2017, Sweco Finland 2011-2015
Positions of trust:
Board member of South Finland Port Services.
Member of Palta Labor Market Committee 2024-

Mrs. Maira Kettunen

VP, Communications
since May 2024
M.Soc.Sc
Responsibilites:
Overall responsibility for the company’s communication, marketing and social relations.
Focal working experience:
The Finnish Association of Private Care Providers, communications director 2020–2024; Helen Ltd, stakeholder relations manager 2020; Association of Finnish Municipalities, communications director 2018–2020; Fennovoima Oy, communications director 2008–2018; The Finnish Parliament secretariat, communications officer 2003–2008