In accordance with Easor's Articles of Association, the Board of Directors (“Board”) shall consist of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of eight (8) ordinary members. The AGM elects the members of the Board. The term of the Board ends at the close of the next AGM after the election. The Board prepares a proposal for the AGM concerning the composition of the Board (covering the election or re-election of Board members) and their remuneration for the term, and presents this proposal to the AGM.
The Board is responsible for the administration of the Company and the proper organisation of its operations. The Board is also responsible for the proper organisation of the Company's accounting and financial control. The Board decides on matters of principle that are significant for the Company or the Group. The Board appoints and dismisses the CEO, supervises their activities, and decides on their remuneration and other terms of employment. The Board also decides on the Company's strategy, investments, organisation, and financial matters. The duties of the Board are described in detail in the Charter of the Board.
The Board addresses all matters within its area of responsibility in accordance with Finnish legislation, the Articles of Association, the Corporate Governance Code, the rules of Nasdaq Helsinki as in force from time to time, and other rules and regulations applicable to publicly listed companies in Finland. The Board also ensures that good governance is followed throughout the Company. The Board approves the Charter of the Board.
The Board acts diligently and promotes the interests of the Company and all its shareholders. The Board shall not make decisions or take other measures that result in an undue advantage being given to a shareholder or other person at the expense of the Company or another shareholder.
The Board convenes according to a pre-agreed schedule and otherwise as needed. The Board receives up-to-date information on the Company's operations, finances and risks at its meetings. The CEO and the CFO, who acts as the Board secretary, regularly attend Board meetings. Other Company representatives shall attend Board meetings at the invitation of the Chairperson of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings. The Board's activities and working methods are evaluated annually.
The Board may establish special committees to assist the Board in the preparation and discharge of its duties and responsibilities, determine their size, composition and functions, and approve their charters. The Board may also establish ad hoc committees to prepare specific matters. The Board does not generally approve the charters for such committees, nor does it publish information on their term, composition, number of meetings or attendance rates of members.
The Company's Board has not appointed any committees. The Board has concluded that, given the size of the Group, the scope of its operations, and its control systems, separate committees are not necessary.
Diversity is a key principle in the selection of the Board members and in deciding on its composition, to ensure that the Company has a skilled, competent, experienced and effective Board. Diversity is a key factor for a well-functioning Board. The Board must always be able to respond to the needs of the Company's business and strategic objectives, as well as support and constructively and proactively challenge the Company's management. A diverse Board composition supports and serves the current and future needs of the Company's successful development. The Board must take these diversity principles into account when preparing its proposals for the election of members to the AGM.
The diversity of the Board includes the complementary education, expertise, networks, and experience of the Board members from various professions and business management at different stages of development, as well as the diverse personal characteristics of the Board members, which contribute to the Board's diversity and, in turn, promote its effective functioning as a group. Diversity is also supported by relevant experience from industries and markets that are strategically important for the Company now and in the future, strong and relevant expertise in the international operating environment and business, and a diverse distribution of age, term, and gender.
Both genders are equally represented on the Board, and the Company adheres to the Limited Liability Companies Act and the Corporate Governance Code's objective that at least 40% of Board members represent the less represented gender. To achieve this objective, the Board includes representatives of both genders in the selection and evaluation process for Board members. The Board monitors diversity and progress towards the aforementioned objectives in its evaluation discussions, and this is reported in the Company's Corporate Governance Statement.
The Board appoints and dismisses the CEO of Easor. The Board decides on the CEO's financial benefits and other terms related to the CEO's position within the framework of the valid remuneration policy presented to the AGM. The terms of the CEO's duties are defined in a written executive agreement. The CEO is responsible for the management, supervision, and control of the Company's business operations.
The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of Easor in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the Board. In addition, the CEO ensures that the Company's accounting practices comply with Finnish legislation and that its financial affairs are reliably managed. The duties of the CEO are primarily governed by the Limited Liability Companies Act. The CEO provides the Board and its members with the information necessary for the Board to perform its duties.
The CEO prepares matters to be decided by the Board, develops the Company in line with the targets approved by the Board, and ensures the proper implementation of the Board's decisions. The CEO is also responsible for ensuring that the Company is managed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The CEO is not a member of the Board but regularly attends Board meetings and has the right to speak at Board meetings.
Otto-Pekka Huhtala is the CEO of Easor.
Chairman of the Board
Member of the Board since 2026
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Finnish citizen
Harri Tahkola worked at Talenom in many different positions between 1994 and 2016, most recently as Talenom’s CEO from 2003 to 2016.
Harri Tahkola is not independent of the company based on an overall assessment (more than 10 years on the Board of Directors of Talenom Plc). He is not considered independent of significant shareholders, as he owns more than 10% of all shares in Talenom Plc.
Member of the Board since 2026
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Finnish citizen
Johannes Karjula is independent of the company and its significant shareholders
Member of the Board since 2026
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Finnish citizen
Saara Kauppila is independent of the company and its significant shareholders
Member of the Board since 2026
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Finnish citizen
Taina Sipilä is independent of the company and its significant shareholders