Panu Ala-Nikkola
Panu Ala-Nikkola
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Born: 1965
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.)
Employed at Martela from 2006 to 2013, and CEO since 2026.

Previous professional experience:
Huhtamaki, Manufacturing Site Manager, General Manager, and roles in marketing, sales, strategy, and general management, 1990–2001 and 2019–2025
Consulting, advisory, and interim management roles in various industries, 2014–2019
Coronaria Hoitoketju, CEO, 2013
Martela, Director, Business Unit Finland, Sales Director, and Group Product & Marketing Director, 2001–2013

Owns 2 240 Martela Oyj A shares.

Henri Berg
Henri Berg
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Born: 1970
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.), M.Soc.Sc.
Area of responsibility: Group finance, investor relations and legal
Joined the company and a member of the management team since 2023.

Previous professional experience:
A-Insinöörit Oy AG, CFO, 2021–2023
Sato Oyj, Head of financial services, 2017–2021
Componenta Oyj, several managerial positions in financial administration, 2008–2017
Stora Enso Oyj, several managerial and specialist positions in financial administration, 1998–2008

Owns 15 000 Martela Oyj A shares.

Suvi-Maarit Kario
Suvi-Maarit Kario
VP, HR & Sustainability

Born: 1968
Education: M.Soc.Sc.
Area of responsibility: HR, Sustainability and internal communication
Joined the company and a member of the management team since 2023.

Previous professional experience:
Puro Tekstiilihuoltopalvelut Oy, 2020–2023
HKScan Oyj, 2018–2020
GS-Hydro Oy, 2012–2017
Alstom Finland Oy, 2010–2012
Destia Oy, 2007–2010
Finnlines Oyj, 1997–2007

Owns 1 500 Martela Oyj A shares.

Kalle Sulkanen
Kalle Sulkanen
VP, Operations

Born: 1978
Education: M.Sc. (Tech.)
Area of responsibility: Area of responsibility: Group sourcing, product data management, R&D, manufacturing, quality control, service production, logistics and IT
Joined the company and a member of the management team since 2022.

Previous professional experience:
Peab AB, Head of Procurement, 2020–2022
YIT Oyj, Procurement Director, 2019–2020
AB Enzymes GmbH / Roal Oy, Head of Procurement, 2017–2019
Componenta Oyj, Sourcing Director and managerial positions, 2011–2017
Nokia Oyj, Development Manager positions in supply chain, 2001–2011

Owns 13,555 Martela Oyj A shares.

Eeva Terävä
Eeva Terävä
VP, Brand & Portfolio

Born: 1983
Education: M.Sc. (Regional Science) & Bachelor of Culture and Arts (Interior Architecture)
Area of responsibility: Brand, marketing, management and design of product and service portfolio, interior design
Joined the company in 2016, a member of the management team since 2021.

Previous professional experience:
Martela Oyj, Head of Workplace development, 2018–2021
Martela Oyj, Workplace Specialist, 2016–2018
Ramboll Management Consulting Oy, different roles in research and development projects, and project management, 2009–2016

Owns 23,613 Martela Oyj A shares.