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Executive Group

The Chairman of the Executive Group is the CEO. The Executive Group is responsible for the management of the Group’s business operations as a whole. The members of the Executive Group have specific authorisations in their respective areas of responsibility, and they are obligated to develop the Group’s operations in line with the targets set by the Board and the CEO. The Board participates in electing the members of the Executive Group and in determining their terms of employment.


Photos of the members of the Executive Group can be downloaded from our media bank, which can be accessed from this page. 

Mika Rautiainen
Mika Rautiainen
President and CEO
Mika Rautiainen

President and CEO

Member of the Executive Group
Employed by the Tokmanni Group since 2018

Born 1962, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ)

Primary work experience:

• Vice President, Store operations, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2013–2017
• Vice President, K-Supermarket, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2012–2013
• Vice President, K-Citymarket Food, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2007–2012
• Vice President, K-Market, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2005–2007
• Managing Director, Cassa Oy, Kesko Grocery Trade, Finland, 2003–2005
• European Trade Director, AMS Marketing AG, Switzerland and the Netherlands, 1998–2003
• Various management positions, K-Group, Finland, 1988–1998

Key positions of trust:

• Member of the Board, Finnish Commerce Federation, 2022–
• Member of the Board, Tokmanni–Europris (Shanghai) Trading Co. LTD, 2018–
• Member of Supervisory Board, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, 2021
• Member of the Committee, Finland Chamber of Commerce, 2020–
• Member of the Committee, Helsinki Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2020–
• Member of the Board, Finnish Grocery Trade Association (PTY), 2018–

Tapio Arimo
Tapio Arimo
CFO and Deputy CEO
Tapio Arimo

CFO and Deputy CEO

Member of the Executive Group
Employed by Tokmanni Group since 2022

Born 1972, Finnish citizen
M. Sc. (econ.), MBA

Primary work experience:

• CFO, Haltian, 2021–2022
• CFO, Purmo Group, 2019–2020
• CFO, Kamux, 2015–2019
• Various management and expert positions in finance, Nokia, 2000–2015
• Analyst, Goldman Sachs, 1997–2000

Key positions of trust:

• Member of the Board, Saarni Cloud 2021–
• Chairman of the Board, Blueberry Capital 2015–

 

Timo Heimo
Timo Heimo
Vice President, Sales and Supply Chain
Timo Heimo

Vice President, Sales and Supply Chain

Member of the Executive Group
Employed by the Tokmanni Group since 2018

Born 1967, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Food Science)

Primary work experience:

• Information Management and Supply Chain Director, Tokmanni, 2018–2021
• Senior Vice President, eCommerce, Digital Services, ICT, Kesko Oyj, 2017–2018
• Vice President, Supply Chain Management, ICT, PMO, eCommerce, Store roll-outs, Kesko Oyj, 2013–2017
• Director, Logistics and IT, Kesko Food, Kesko Oyj, 2011–2013
• CIO, Kesko Food, Kesko Oyj, 2007–2011

Key positions of trust:

• Member, Finnish Grocery Trade Association (PTY) Retail Group, 2021

Sirpa Huuskonen
Sirpa Huuskonen
Vice President, People, Culture and Sustainability
Sirpa Huuskonen

Vice President, People, Culture and Sustainability

Member of the Executive Group
Employed by the Tokmanni Group since 2016

Born 1961, Finnish citizen
LL.M (trained on the bench)

Primary work experience:

• HR Director, Tokmanni, 2016–2021
• HR Director, Member of Management Team, ISS Palvelut Oy, 2004–2016
• HR Manager, Engel Palvelut Oy, 2002–2004
• Administrative Manager, Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council, 1997–2002
• Legal Counsel, UL Oikeuspalvelu Oy, Finnish Foreign Trade Law Office Ltd., 1995–1997

Key positions of trust:


• Member, The Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, Education and Labour Committee, 2013–
• Member, Helsinki Regional Chamber of Commerce, Awards Board, 2015–
• Member, Mäntsälän Yrityskehitys Oy, (Board of Invest in Mäntsälä), 2017–
• Member, Helsinki Regional Chamber of Commerce Committee, 2019–
• Member,  LocalTapiola General Mutual Insurance Company,  Supervisory Board, 2023–
• Chairman, Finnish Commerce Federation, Employment Affairs Committee,  2024–
• Member, Confederation of Finnish Industries, Skilled work force Committee, 2024–

 

Harri Koponen
Harri Koponen
Vice President, Store Network and Concept
Harri Koponen

Vice President, Store Network and Concept

Member of the Executive Group
Employed by the Tokmanni Group since 2016

Born 1964, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ.), eMBA

Primary work experience:

• Vice President, Store Network and Concept, Tokmanni, 2018–2021
• Store Network Development Manager, Tokmanni, 2016–2018
• CEO, Turun Osuuskauppa (Co-op Turku), 2003–2014
• Executive Director, Osuuskauppa Hämeenmaa (Co-op Hämeenmaa), 1997–2003
• Prisma Director, Osuuskauppa Hämeenmaa (Co-op Hämeenmaa), 1995–1996
• Market Group Manager and Product Group Manager, Ässä-Partners Oy, 1993–1995

Key positions of trust:

• member, Community planning and transport committee, Finnish Commerce Federation, 2023–
• representative, Mäntsälä municipality Business and Employment Group, 2024–

 

Janne Pihkala
Janne Pihkala
Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and CIO
Janne Pihkala

Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and CIO

Member of the Executive Group
Employed by the Tokmanni Group since 2018

Born 1983, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ)

Primary work experience:

• Business Development Director, Tokmanni, 2018–2020
• Investment Manager, Takoa Invest Ltd., 2016–2018
• Manager, Deloitte, 2016–2016
• Manager, BearingPoint Finland, 2011–2015

Key positions of trust:

• member, Digital Trade Committee, Finnish Commerce Federation, 2023–

Janne Pihkala
Juha Valtonen
Vice President, Sourcing
Juha Valtonen

Vice President, Sourcing

Member of the Executive Group
Employed by the Tokmanni Group since 2020

Born 1980, Finnish citizen
IT technician

Primary work experience:

• Vice President, Sourcing, SOK grocery business, 2019–2020
• Division Manager, Sourcing, SOK grocery business, 2016–2019
• Sourcing Manager, Sourcing, SOK grocery business, 2014–2015
• Division Manager, Sourcing, SOK non-grocery business, 2009–2014
• Manager, SOK, 2006–2009
• Department Manager, Gigantti, 2004–2006

Key positions of trust:

• member, Tokmanni–Europris (Shanghai) Trading Co. LTD's Board, 2020–

Veli-Pekka Ääri
Veli-Pekka Ääri
Vice President, Marketing, Communications and eCommerce
Veli-Pekka Ääri

Vice President, Marketing, Communications and eCommerce

Member of the Executive Group
Employed by the Tokmanni Group since 2021

Born 1968, Finnish citizen
MSocSci

Primary work experience:

• Vice President, Communications and Digital Services, SOK, 2015–2021
• Vice President, Marketing, SOK, 2011–2014
• Strategy Director, TBWA Helsinki, 2007–2011
• Planning Director, Taivas Group Kuulas RA, 2005–2007
• Director (CRM), Elisa Oyj, 2003–2005

Key positions of trust:

• Chairman, The Finnish Grocery Trade Association's Communications Group, 2024–
• Representative, Mäntsälä Municipal Business Advisory Board, 2022–

 


Further reading

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Page last updated: 01.11.2024