The Board of Directors is responsible for the administration and the proper organization of the operations of the Company. Board members are elected annually by the Annual General Meeting based on a proposal put forward by the Board’s Nomination Committee.
Ilkka Uusitalo,
Chairman of the Board
b. 1968, male
Nationality: Finnish
Member of the Board since 2024
Deputy member of the Board 2019-4/2024
Chairman of the Board 2026-
Member of the Audit Committee
Farm entrepreneur, broiler meat producer, Salo
Shareholding at HKFoods: 182,377 shares*
Relevant positions of trusts:
LSO Osuuskunta, Member of the Board since 2011 and Chairman of the Board 2022–
Metsäliitto Cooperative, Member of the Supervisory Board 2017–
Coop Center Pellervo, Member of the Delegation since 2012, Chairman of the Delegation 2019–
City of Salo, Member of the City Council since 2009–2025 and Vice Chairman of the City Council 2017–2025
City of Salo, Member of the Chairman Board 2017–2025, Member of Corporate Division 2021–2025
Op Lounaismaa, Member of the Board 2023–2024
Op Kantrisalo, Member of the Board 2007–2022, Chairman of the Board 2011–2022
Not independent of the company due to his significant supplier relationship with the company, not independent of significant shareholders due to his position in LSO Cooperative's management.
Jari Mäkilä,
Vice Chairman of the Board
b. 1970, male
Nationality: Finnish
Education: Agricultural Technician
Member of the Board since 2018
Vice Chairman of the Board
Member of the Compensation Committee
Shareholding at HKFoods: 32,966 shares (direct ownership) and 127,499 shares (through Mäkilän Tila Oy)*
Relevant positions of trust:
LSO Osuuskunta, Member of the Supervisory Board 2006–
Key employment history:
Farm entrepreneur, pork producer 1995–
Mäkilän Tila Oy, Chairman of the Board
Not independent of the company due to his significant supplier relationship with the company, independent of significant shareholders.
Mirel Leino-Haltia, Member of the Board
b. 1971, female
Nationality: Finnish
Education: PhD (Econ.), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
Member of the Board since 2026
Chairman of the Audit Committee
Board professional
Aalto University, Professor of Practice 2019
Shareholding at HKFoods: -
Relevant positions of trust:
Bank of Åland Plc, Member of the Board 2022
Sitowise Plc, Member of the Board 2021–, Chair of the Audit Committee 2022
Teleste Plc, Member of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee 2020
LähiTapiola Mutual Life Insurance Company, Member of the Board 2019
Euroclear Finland Ltd, Member of the Board 2018
Boardman Ltd, Member of the Board 2022–2026, Chair of the Board 2023–2026
Securities Market Association, Finland, Member of the Board 2024
Key employment history:
PwC Finland, Partner 2009–2018
PwC Finland, several positions 2000–2009
Independent of the company and significant shareholders.
Juha-Pekka Ojala, Member of the Board
b. 1983, male
Nationality: Finnish
Education: LL.M., Executive MBA
Member of the Board since 2026
Member of the Audit Committee
Managing Director, Pharmacy Pension Fund
Shareholding at HKFoods: -
Relevant positions of trust:
Finnish Pension Funds Association, Member of the Board 4/2022
Porasto Oy, Member of the Board 4/2025
L-Fashion Group Oy Pension Fund, Chairman of the Investment Committee 5/2025
Key employment history:
Luhta Sportswear Company, several administrative management positions, including
CFO, CCO, and CEO of the pension fund, 2017–2025
Luhta Sportswear Company, General Counsel 2010–2017
Independent of the company and significant shareholders.
Ellen Rydbeck,
Member of the Board
b. 1990, female
Nationality: Finnish
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.)
Member of the Board since 2026
Farm entrepreneur, beef producer 2020
Co-owner, Viltgården Premium Products Ab 2024
Shareholding at HKFoods: 1,804 shares*
Relevant positions of trust:
Municipal Hattula, Chair of the Board 2021–
Finnish Association of Landowners, Member of the Board 2026–, Deputy Member of the Board 2021–2025
LSO Co-operative, Member of the Supervisory Board 2022–
MTK Häme, Member of the Board 2022–
Raisio Plc, Member of the Supervisory Board 2024–
Key employment history:
Ework Group Ab (Stockholm/Helsinki/Copenhagen), Client operations developer 2018–2019
LOTS Group Ab (Stockholm), analyst 2016–2017
Not independent of the company due to her significant supplier relationship with the company, independent of significant shareholders.
Lauri Sipponen,
Member of the Board
b. 1969, male
Nationality: Finnish
Education: M.Sc (Econ.), Gross- und Aussenhandelskaufmann
Member of the Board since 2024
Chairman of the Compensation Committee
Shareholding at HKFoods: 53,446 shares
Relevant positions of trust:
Broman Group Oy, Member of the Board 2025-
Deutsch-Finnische Handelskammer, Member of the Board 2021-
Wulff-Yhtiöt Oyj, Member of the Board 2020-2025, Chairman of the Board 2025-
CAP-Group Oy, Chairman of the Board 2020-2022, Member of the Board 2023-
Repolar Pharmaceuticals Oy, Member of the Board 2006-
Raisio Oyj, Member of the Board 2023-2025
Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy, Member of the Board 2020-2023
Lappset Group Oy, Member of the Board 2021-2022
Saarioinen Oy, Member of the Board 2020-2021
Tammer Brands Oy, Member of the Board 2021-2021
Key employment history:
Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy, CEO 2022-2023
VR Group Oyj, Group CEO 2021-2022
Lidl Suomi Ky, CEO, Country Director, Director of Administraton, Regional
Director, Head of Internal Audit, Accounting Manager 2001-2020
Yritys-Sampo Oy (IF), Accounting Manager, Business Controller, Marketing
Manager 1998-2001
PKT-Säätiö, Information Officer 1996-1998
Independent of the company and significant shareholders.
Terhi Tuomi,
Member of the Board
b.1966, female
Nationality: Finnish
Education: M.Sc (Econ.)
Member of the Board since 2019
Member of the Audit Committee
Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd, CFO 2004–
Farm entrepreneur, pork producer 2002–
Shareholding at HKFoods: 25,203 shares*
Relevant positions of trust:
LSO Osuuskunta, Member of the Board 2017–
Key employment history:
Pihla-Windows, Financial Manager 2000–2004
Racinel Ltd, Entrepreneur, Office Manager 1990–2000
Gebrüder Jüng GmbH, Germany, Advertisement Assistant 1991–1992
Independent of the company, but not independent of significant shareholders due to her position in LSO Cooperative's management.
Sami Yski,
Member of the Board
b. 1971, male
Nationality: Finnish
Education: Engineer, car technology
Member of the Board since 2024
Member of the Compensation Committee
Shareholding at HKFoods: 248,096 shares*
Relevant positions of trust:
Sataservice Yhtymä, Satu Invest Oy, Chairman of the Board 2003-
Kolmikoneistus Oy, Member of the Board 2009-
Rauma Crane Service Oy, Member of the Board 2020-
Planneri Group Oy, Member of the Board 2025-
Rauma Plan Oy, Member of the Board 2025-
Invertion Oy, Member of the Board 2017-
Rakennusliike Mattila ja kumpp. Oy, Member of the Board 2012-
Key employment history:
Board positions, food industry consulting, investor/ entrepreneur 2017-2024
Sataservice Group, Director, Administration (Vaaka Partners) 2014-2017
Sataservice Yhtymä, co-owner (50%) founder and entrepreneur 2003-2014
ABB Oy, Service, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance and Project Engineer
1997-2003
ABB Sataservice Oy, Maintenance Engineer 1996-1997
Independent of the company and of significant shareholders.
*Information updated on 10 April 2026
