OmaSp's Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has the overall responsibility for OmaSp’s management and for ensuring that the activities are properly organised. The Board of Directors has adopted written rules of procedure in which it determines the matters falling within its duties. The Board of Directors adopts the principles concerning the bank’s strategy, organisation, accounting, and finances control. The Board of Directors also appoints OmaSp’s CEO. The CEO is responsible for implementing the bank’s strategy and for the day to day administration of the bank in accordance with the instructions and specifications of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors of OmaSp must have a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of eight (8) ordinary members and a maximum of two (2) deputy members. The Board members are elected for a term expiring at the close of the Annual General Meeting following the election. The Board of Directors elects a Chairman from among its members to serve for the duration of the term of the Board and one (1) to two (2) Vice Chairmen.
Board of Directors and committees
- Member of the Board since 2023
- b. 1965
- Working history: Jaakko Ossa has been the Chairman of the board of OmaSp since May 2024 and a member of OmaSp's Board of Directors since 2023.
- Jaakko Ossa has been a professor of financial law at the University of Turku since 1998. Ossa has an extensive written production, particularly in the field of corporate taxation and investment taxation. Along with his academic career, Ossa has held expert positions at Asianajotoimisto Astrea Oy for around 20 years and currently at Ossa Partners Oy, a family company. Ossa has been as a member of the Board of several companies, including Liedon Savings Bank, Sp-Fund Management Company and the Savings Bank Association. In addition, he is currently the Chairman of the delegation of Taxpayers Association of Finland (TAF) and the inspector of the Satakuntalais-Hämäläinen Student Nation (osakunta) of the University of Turku. Ossa holds a Doctor of Laws.
- Vice Chairman and member of the Board since January 2025
- b. 1979
- Working history: Pettersson has been the Managing Director of Elo Pension Company since 2021. In addition, Pettersson has been the Managing Director of Veritas Pension Insurance Company in 2017–2021, Deputy Managing Director of Aktia Bank Plc in 2016–2017 and prior to that in several management positions of Aktia Bank Plc in 2008–2016 and as Director of OP Raasepori's branch office in 2006–2008. Pettersson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and an eMBA.
- Member of the Board since April 2026
- b. 1966
- Working history: Ahdekivi is an investment professional and board member. Among other roles, Ahdekivi has previously worked as an investment banker, Portfolio Manager at Pohjola Varainhoito, Chief Investment Officer at Solidium, and CEO of Hartwall Capital. Ahdekivi is a member of the Board of Directors of LocalTapiola General Mutual Insurance Company, Vice Chair of the Market Practice Board of the Securities Market Association, a member of the advisory board of Tekir Oy, and a board member of the Sibelius Academy Foundation and the Helsingin Kauppakorkeakoulun tukisäätiö foundation. Ahdekivi holds a DBA, M.Sc. (Econ.).
- Member of the Board since December 2024
- b. 1986
- Working history: Juhana Brotherus has been the CEO of Finnish Work since January 2026. In addition, Brotherus has worked as the Director and Chief Economist of the Federation of Finnish Enterprises in 2023–2025, as Chief Economist and Director of the Mortgage Society of Finland in 2014–2023 and as Economist of Danske Bank in 2011–2014. Brotherus has served as the Vice Chairman of the Board of HOAS since 2018, as a member of the Investment Committee of the Finnish Business School Graduates since 2016, as a member of the Board of the Foundation for Economic Students in Helsinki in 2015–2020, and as a member of the Board of aTalent Recruitingin in 2012–2018, of which as the Chairman of the Board in 2014–2018. Brotherus holds a Master of Economic Sciences.
- Member of the Board since December 2024
- b. 1962
- Working history: Gillberg-Hjelt has been the Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking of Aktia Bank Plc in 2017–2020, employed by Danske Bank and its predecessors from 1987 to 2017 holding managerial positions in the corporate customer business in 2010–2017, as Bank Director in 2007–2012, as financial director in 2003–2007, and in customer-responsible positions in 1987–2003. In addition, Gillberg-Hjelt has been a member of the Board of Directors of Saldo Bank UAB in 2023–2024. Gillberg-Hjelt holds a Master of Laws.
- Member of the Board since April 2026
- b. 1973
- Working history: Jensen is the CEO of Suvia Group Oy. Jensen has extensive experience in leading service- and insurance-related operations. He previously served as the Head of Corporate Customers at Suomen Terveystalo Oy, and before that held management positions at If P&C Insurance Ltd, Aktia and MeritaNordbanken. Jensen is a member of the Board of Ålands Ömsesidiga Försäkringsbolag. He holds a M.Sc. (Econ.).
- Member of the Board since December 2024
- b. 1971
- Working history: Riikonen is an independent consultant and advisor. Riikonen has been the VP, Head of Online, Marketing and Analytics of Telia Finland Plc in 2020–2025, Head of Industry of Google Finland in 2017–2020, Managing Director of Isobar Finland Oy in 2015–2017, Chief Digital Officer of DNA Oy in 2013-2015 and Marketing Director of DNA Oy in 2011–2013, an entrepreneur of KRi Marketing and Training in 2006–2009, Marketing Director of Motorola Inc. USA in 2003–2006 and as various expert and team leader positions at Nokia Plc in 1996–2003. In addition, Riikonen has been a member of the Board of Directors of Kamux Plc since 2024, a member of the Board of Directors of Verkkokauppa.com Plc since 2023, a member of the Board of Directors of Nooa Savings Bank in 2021–2024, a member of the Board of Directors of Kotipizza Group in 2021–2022, a member of the Board of Directors of City Digital Oy in 2016–2018, and a member of the Board of Frantic Media Oy in 2012–2014. Riikonen holds a Master of Science, Business Administration.
- Member of the Board since December 2024
- b. 1975
- Working history: Volotinen has been the CIO of the Municipality Finance Plc since 2021. In addition, Volotinen worked as CIO of Aktia Bank Plc in 2017–2021 and before that in several managerial positions in Aktia Bank Plc in 2010–2017, in SEB Ab in several managerial positions in 2003–2010, and as IT Manager of Danske Securities in 2002–2003. Volotinen has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Aktia Finance in 2017–2020. Volotinen holds a Master of Economic Sciences.
The members of the OmaSp's Board of Directors or Management Team or the CEO do not have any conflicts of interest between their duties in the Company and their private interests or other duties. There are no family relations between the members of the Board of Directors and the Management team. The members of the Board of Directors and the Management team are independent in their relationship with the company and its significant shareholders.
The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in monitoring and supervising the Company's financial reporting, internal control and sustainability reporting and its assurance. The Committee's task is to ensure the reliability of financial and sustainability reporting, the effectiveness of internal control and audit, and the independence of the auditor. The Audit Committee reviews the key reports prior to the Board's decision-making and prepares matters for the Board of Directors to support responsible and transparent management.
The members of the Audit Committee are Carl Pettersson (Chair), Eeva Ahdekivi and Kati Riikonen.
The Remuneration Committee assists the Board of Directors in the preparation of remuneration principles and systems and in ensuring the transparency and responsibility of remuneration. The Committee prepares the remuneration policy and the remuneration reporting as well as monitors the implementation of the remuneration policies and their consistency with the Company's strategy, values and long-term objectives.
The members of the remuneration committee are Juhana Brotherus (Chair), Jaakko Ossa and Juha Volotinen.
The Risk Committee assists the Board of Directors in monitoring the Company's risk strategy and risk-taking as well as in assessing the effectiveness of the risk management, risk control and compliance function. The Committee's task is to ensure that the Company's risk profile and risk appetite are in line with the business strategy and regulatory requirements. The Risk Committee supports the Board of Directors in responsible and transparent risk management and prepares matters related to risk management for the Board of Directors.
The members of the risk committee are Irma Gillberg-Hjelt (Chair),
Jens Jensen and Juha Volotinen.