GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The CEO is assisted by the Group Executive Committee, which is responsible for developing the strategic structure of the Aspo Group and its earnings as well as prepares Group policies and shared practices.
ROLF JANSSON
CEO, Aspo Plc, 2021–
M.Sc. (Tech.) and M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1969
Key Work Experience
President and CEO, VR-Group Ltd, 2016-2021
Senior Vice President Logistics, VR-Group Ltd, 2011-2016
Senior Vice President Corporate Development, VR-Group Ltd, 2009-2011
Executive Director, Nordea Corporate Finance, 2007-2009
Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton, 1999-2007
Senior consultant, Smg consulting, 1995-1999
Key Position of Trust
Chairman of the Board; NRC Group ASA
MIKKO HEIKKILÄ
Vice President, Corporate Development, Aspo Plc, 2021–
M.Sc. (Tech.), born 1984
Key Work Experience
Investment Manager, Onvest, 2019–2021
Management consultant, McKinsey & Company, 2015-2019
Management consultant, Capacent Oy, 2012-2015
Development engineer, Konecranes Corporation, 2010-2012
MATTI-MIKAEL KOSKINEN
Managing Director, ESL Shipping Ltd, 2013–
M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1972
Key Work Experience
Managing Director, Meriaura Ltd, 2007–2013
Chartering Manager, Deputy Managing Director, Meriaura Ltd, 2004–2006
Consultant, The World Bank, 2004
Project researcher, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, 2003–2004
Key Positions of Trust
Vice Chairman of the Board: Arctia Oy
Member of the Board: Finnish Shipowners´ Association, International Chamber of Shipping, Finnish Coal info Hiilitieto
Member: ICC Finland Business Council
ERKKA REPO
CFO, Aspo Plc, 2024-
M.Sc. (Econ), born 1970
Key Work Experience
CFO, VR-Group Plc, 2021-2024
Senior Vice President Finance & Control, UPM-Kymmene Corp., 2012-2021
Vice President Business Control, UPM-Raflatac, 2008-2012
Director Business Control, UPM Magazine Paper Division, 2006-2008
Finance and Treasury positions, UPM-Kymmene Corp., 1995-2006
Key Positions of Trust
Member of the Board, Gasum Ltd
MIKKO PASANEN
Managing Director, Telko Ltd., 2019–
M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1973
Key Work Experience
CEO, Onninen Oy, 2016-2018
Vice President, Kesko, 2010 – 2018
Country Director for Russia, Rautakesko Oy, 2007-2010
CFO, Rautakesko Russia, 2005-2007
Management positions, Outokumpu Copper Products, 2000 - 2005
Key Positions of Trust
Member of the Board: East Office of Finnish Industries Oy, European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC), The Association of Finnish Technical Traders, Teknisen Kaupan Palvelut-TKP Oy
MISKA KUUSELA
Managing Director, Leipurin Oyj, 2023–
M.Sc. (Tech.) and M.Sc. (Econ.), born 1969
Key Work Experience
CEO, Myllyn Paras Finland Oy, 2019-2022
CEO, Dava Foods Finland Oy, 2017-2019
CEO, Helsingin Mylly Oy, 2009-2017
CEO, Fennobon Oy, 2004-2009
Consultant / Senior Manager, Accenture, 1996-2004
TARU UOTILA
Senior Vice President, Legal, HR and Sustainability, Aspo Plc, 2022–
LL.M, born 1970
Key Work Experience
General Counsel, VR Group Ltd, 2017–2022
Member of the management team and SVP Sustainability, VR Group, 2019–2022
Senior Legal Counsel, VR Group, 2013–2017
Senior Legal Counsel, GE Healthcare Finland Oy, 2011–2013
Senior Legal Counsel, Fortum Oyj, 2002–2010