Port of Helsinki organization has two business units: Cargo and Passengers.
Business units are supported by Finances, ICT and Development, Human Resources, Technical Services and Communications.
Management
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.
Board member of Finnish Port Association 2018 –
Board member of Baltic Ports Organisation 2018 –
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. Jukka Kallio, VP Cargo
since 2018
Master Mariner
Responsibilites:
Cargo traffic both in Vuosaari Harbour as well as in the City center harbours.
Focal working experience:
Port of Helsinki, Vuosaari Harbour director 2012 – 2018, Harbour Master 2007 – 2012. Finnpilot maritime pilot 2003 – 2007. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, New building Superintendent 2000 – 2003.
Positions of trust:
Board member of Finnish waterway association, board member of Logy.
Ms. Sari Nevanlinna, VP Passenger Services
since December 2018
M.Sc (Econ), M.Soc.Sc
Responsibilites:
Leading passenger business unit; responsible for line and cruise traffic, passenger experience and services, safety and security.
Focal working experience:
Finnair Oyj, Head of Ancillary Business and Head of Ground Experience 2016 – 2018. Finnair Oyj, Director, Corporate Development 2011 – 2016.
Mr. Pekka Meronen VP Finances, ICT and Development
since 2018
MSc, BSc.
Responsibilites:
Finances, administration, ICT, legal matters, sustainability and corporation matters.
Focal working experience:
CT-Logistics Oy Development and Finances Director 2012–2014. Port of Rauma Administrative Director 2003–2012. Port of Kotka Project Manager 2000–2003.
Positions of trust:
Board member of South Finland Port Services; Board member of Port of Loviisa; Board member of Metropolilab Oy; Board member of Logistics Research and Promotion Foundation.
Board member (2013 – 2015) and vice chairman (2014 –2015) of Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics LOGY ry. Board member of LIMOWA Logistics Centre Cluster 2012–2014.
Ms. Anu Ennelin, VP HR
since January 2019
MSc.
Responsibilites:
Company employer and employee politics, strategic HR leadership, HR management processes and services.
Focal working experience:
Sucros Oy and Suomen Sokeri Oy HR Director 2015–2019, Suomen Sokeri Oy HRD Manager 2008–2015.
Positions of trust:
Board member of South Finland Port Services.
Mr. Kari Noroviita, VP Technical Services
since November 2018
Captain
Responsibilites:
Construction and maintenance of harbour structures, buildings and appliances. Traffic planning and land use planning.
Focal working experience:
Port of Helsinki, Director Passenger Harbours 2012–2018. Port of Helsinki municipal enterprise, Director, Vuosaari harbour 2007– 2012, Harbour Master 2003–2007.
Secondary positions:
South Finland Port Services Managing Director, Suomenlinnan Liikenne Oy Deputy Managing Director
Positions of trust:
Board member of Suomenlinnan Liikenne Oy.
Ms. Eeva Hietanen, Communications Manager
since September 2000
MA
Responsibilites:
Leading communications. Company brand, media relations, events, reputation management, community relations.
Focal working experience:
Helsinki 450 years –project, Project Manager 1997–2000. Port of Helsinki municipal enterprise, Communications Officer 1990–1997.
Positions of trust:
Board member of Port of Loviisa. ESPO Passenger committee, chair 2011–2014. Cruise Europe treasurer 2003–2008. Board member of AIVP 2012 – 2014.
