Finnlines’ Management
Board of Directors
Responsibility for the management of the Company and proper organisation of its operations lies with the Company’s Board of Directors, which has at least five (5) and at most eleven (11) members. The members of the Board are appointed by AGM for one year at a time.
Member of Finnlines Board since 2006
Grimaldi Group S.p.A., Managing Director
Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A., Board Member
Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A., President and Managing Director
Born 1956, Degree in Economics and Commerce, University of Naples, Italy
General Certificate of Education (scientific studies), Military School Nunziatella in Naples, Italy
Honoured as Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland in 2018
Current positions
Minoan Lines, Greece, President
Malta Motorways of the Sea Ltd, President
Atlantic Container Line AB, Board Member
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Chairman
European Community Shipowners’ Associations, Past President
Interferry Inc, Board Member
Valencia Terminal Europa S.L (VTE), Chairman of the Board
Confitarma, Board Member and Past President
Member of Finnlines Board since 2012
Independent of the Company and major shareholders
Pension Foundation of Rautaruukki (SSAB), Chairman of the Board
Born 1959, Master of Laws LL.M., University of Lapland
Current positions
OP Bank of Helsinki, Board Member and Board Audit Committee Member
Arvo Invest Cooperative (Arvo Sijoitusosuuskunta), Board Member
Aino Invest Nordic Oy, Board Member
Finland Chamber of Commerce, Redemption Board Member
Member of Finnlines Board since 2017
Independent of the Company
Grimaldi Short Sea Shipping, Corporate Commercial Director
Grimaldi Short Sea Shipping Hotel Management and Claims Department, Director
President of the Agencies Grimaldi Sardegna, Grimaldi Catania and
Grimaldi Brindisi,
Igoumenitsa Port Authority, President
Epichipa, Board Member
Valencia Terminal Europa, Board Member
Grimaldi Marangolo Terminal Catania, Board Member
Grimaldi Logistica Genova, Board Member
Grimaldi Maroc, Board Member
Grimaldi Tunis, Board Member
Born 1983, Degree in Economics, University Federico II of Naples, Italy and MBA Master “Automotive Logistics” of ECG Academy (European Vehicle Logistics Association)
Current positions
ALIS, Logistic Association of Sustainable Intermodality, President
Confitarma, Vice President
Confitarma, President of Technical Group on Ecological transition, naval technology, regulation, research and development
SIMEST, Board Member
Aspen Institute, Member
VolaNapoli Onlus, Advisory Board Member
Fondazione Grimaldi Onlus, Foundation, Board Member
“Un Calcio per Tutti Onlus” Association, Honorary President
Tommaso Dragotto Foundation, Member
Fiera Cavalli, Brand Ambassador
Marevivo Onlus Association, Ambassador of “Cavaliere del Mare”
Member of Finnlines Board since 2020
Independent of the Company and major shareholders
Chairman & CEO, Enesel Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Born 1948, Diploma in Business Administration, British Columbia Institute of Technology – Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Current positions
Cambiaso Risso Asia Pte. Ltd, Singapore, Chairman
BW Epic Kosan Ltd., Singapore, Board Member
X-Press Feeders Ltd., Singapore, Senior Advisor to the Chairman
Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore, Board Member
Abu Dhabi Ports Group (Maritime Cluster), Abu Dhabi, Board Member
KST Pte Ltd (former Keppel Smit Towage Pte. Ltd), Singapore, Chairman
Enesel Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Board Member
Enesel Bulk Logistics DMCC, Dubai, Board Member
Enesel Bulk Logistics Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Board Member
Member of Finnlines Board since 2019
Independent of the major shareholders
Born 1951, Master Mariner, LL.M., University of Helsinki, Post Graduate Diplomas, King’s College, London
Current positions
The Finnish Maritime Society, Board Member
Member of Finnlines Board since 2007
Independent of the Company
Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A., President & Managing Director
Grimaldi Group S.p.A., Managing Director
Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A., Managing Director
Born 1960, Degree in Mechanics Engineering, University of Naples, Italy
Current positions
Grimaldi Group, Finance Director
Minoan Lines, Greece, Board Member
Malta Motorways of the Sea Ltd, Board Member
Atlantic Container Line AB, Board Member
Wallhamn AB, Board Member
Marittima Spedizioni srl, President
Grimaldi Agencies UK Ltd, Board Member
Grimaldi Belgium N.V., Board Member
Finance Committee of Confitarma, Member
Trasmed GLE S.L. (Spain), Board Member
AET, Antwerp Euro Terminal, Board Member
Member of Finnlines Board since 2007
Independent of the Company
Grimaldi Group S.p.A., President
Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A., Board Member
Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A., Board Member
Born 1955, Degree in Economics and Commerce, University of Naples, Italy
Honoured as “Cavaliere del Lavoro” in 2014
Current positions
Minoan Lines, Greece, Board Member
Malta Motorways of the Sea, Board Member
Atlantic Container Line AB, Board Member
Antwerp Euro Terminal n.v. – Antwerp (Belgium), President
Grimaldi Agencies UK Ltd, Chairman of the Board
Grimaldi Agency Nigeria Ltd, Chairman of the Board
Grimaldi Germany GMBH, Chairman of the Board
Grimaldi Maritime Agencies Sweden AB, Chairman of the Board
Grimaldi Portugal Lda, Chairman of the Board
Grimaldi Real Estate Ltd, Chairman of the Board
Ports and Terminal Multiservices Ltd (Nigeria), Chairman of the Board
Member of Finnlines Board since 2018
Independent of the Company and major shareholders
Born 1956, Master of Science, Helsinki University of Technology
Current positions
Valmet Corporation, Chairman of the Board
Aker Arctic, Chairman of the Board
SSAB AV, Member of the Board
Corvus Energy Holding AS, Chairman of the Board
Member of Finnlines Board since 2007
Independent of the Company and major shareholders
Born 1952, Master in Business Administration, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Current positions
Atlantic Container Line AB, Chairman
Awilco LNG ASA, Board Member
Transportation Recovery Fund,L.P., Board Member and Member of the Investment Committee
TRF Ship Management AS, Chairman of the Board
Nautical Bulk Ltd, Chairman of the Board
Awilco Eco Tankers AS, Board Member
Chairman and Board Member of a number of private companies
Executive Committee
The members of the Executive Committee are appointed by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee convenes regularly, and is chaired by the President and CEO. The Executive Committee supports the President and CEO in his duties in implementing Group-level strategies and guidelines, in coordinating the Group’s management, in finding practical solutions for reaching the targets determined by the Board, and in supervising the Company’s operations.
President and CEO of Finnlines Plc, 5 May 2022
Member of the Executive Committee 2013-
Earlier positions
Finnlines Plc, Vice President & Deputy CEO, CFO 2021-
Finnlines Plc, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 2013-
Fingrid Oyj, Chief Financial Officer, 2001-2013
Fingrid Oyj, Treasurer, 1999-2001
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Evaluation Officer and Principal Evaluation Officer, 1994-1998
Danske Bank (formerly Postipankki Bank Ltd), Investment Analyst in Investment Banking and Financial Manager in Syndications and Structured Finance, 1990-1994
Personal data
Born: 1960
Nationality: Finnish
Education: B.Sc., MBA (Washington D.C)
Head of Passenger Services
Member of the Executive Committee 2022-
Key positions of trust
Santa Claus Foundation, Member of the Board 2016
Passenger Shipping Association Sweden 2022-
Earlier positions
Tallink Silja Oy, Commercial Director, 2014-2021
Tallink Silja Oy, Sales Manager, Sales Director, 2006-2014
Tallink RU, CEO 2016-2021
Superfast Ferries, Sales Director, 2000-2006
FG-Shipping, Sales Manager, 1997-2000
Personal data
Born: 1967
Nationality: Finnish
Education: Business College
Line Manager Nordölink and Finnlink
Member of the Executive Committee 2013-
Key positions of trust
Euromed Ireland Logistics, Member of the Board, 2007-
Earlier positions
Grimaldi Group, Finnlines Plc, Assistant to CEO/President, 2009
Grimaldi Group, Research and External relations dept, Executive, 2008
Grimaldi Group, Euromed Ireland Logistics Lts (Cork, Ireland), Managing Director and Owner representative, 2007
Grimaldi Group, Euromed Ireland Logistics Lts (Cork, Ireland), Owner representative, 2004-2006
Grimaldi Group, Short Sea Shipping Services, Sales and Operations, 2003-2004
Grimaldi Group, Research and External relations dept., 2002-2003
Personal data
Born: 1975
Nationality: Italian
Education: M.Sc. (Banking and Economics), Master in Business Administration 2002
Vice President & Deputy CEO of Finnlines Plc, 5 May 2022
COO
Head of Ship Management
Head of Purchasing, Port Cost Control & Equipment
Member of the Executive Committee 2013-
Key positions of trust
Liikenne- ja erityisalojen työnantajat ry, Member of the Board, 2009-2010
Finnish Shipowners´ Association, Member of the Board, 2007-2009
Palvelualojen Toimialaliitto ry, Member of the Board, 2007-2008
Earlier positions
Finnlines Plc, Head of Purchasing, 2010-2019
Varustamoliikelaitos Finstaship, HR Director, 2008-2010
Tallink Silja Oy, HR & Administration Director, 2007-2008
Tallink Silja Oy, Business controller (Sales), 1/5/2007-1/9/2007
Silja Oy Ab / Dec. 2006 onwards Tallink Silja Oy, Project Manager & Management support, 2005-2007
Silja Oy Ab, Project Manager / Fleet Management, 2004-2005
Silja Oy Ab, Project Manager / Fleet Management, 2003-2004
Silja Oy Ab, Chief Officer, Safety officer, First officer, 2000-2003
Clariant UK Ltd, Shipping Clerk, 1999
United Shipping Ltd., First and Second Officer, 1997-1999
Personal data
Born: 1974
Nationality: Finnish
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.), Master Mariner, Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (Copenhagen Business School)
Head of Group Sale, Customer Service and Marketing
Head of Sales & Customer Service Finland
Member of the Executive Committee 2022-
Personal data
Born: 1965
Nationality: Finnish
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.)
Line Manager Hansalink, Rostock and Aarhus traffics and Head of Truck and Trailer Segment
Member of the Executive Committee 2022-
Earlier positions
Finnlines Plc, starting as Key Account Manager in 2005
Personal data
Born: 1971
Nationality: Finnish
Education: High School and Commercial Institute graduate
Head of Legal, Insurance & Claims
Member of Executive Committee 2023-
Personal data
Born: 1981
Nationality: Finnish
Education: Master of Laws
Board of Management
Board of Management, headed by the President and CEO, which consists of the members of the Executive Committee and the heads of functions and Line Managers as well as heads of the main agencies. The heads of functions are responsible for the sales volumes and profitability of their respective units. The Board of Management supports the Executive Committee in their work upon request.
In addition to the Executive Committee the Board of Management consists of:
- Uwe Bakosch, Managing Director, Finnlines Deutschland GmbH
- Domenico Ferraiuolo, Head of Port Operations
- Kimmo Kostia, Head of Group IT, Hardware
- Santeri Laakso, Head of Group Finance
- Jan Laurell, Head of Group HR
- Sanna Simpanen-Mäenpää, Head of Group Analytics & Business Controlling
- Kristiina Uppala, Head of Customer Service, Passenger Services
- Vesa Vähämaa, Head of Group IT, Software
- Agnieszka Walenciak, Line Manager, Hanko-Gdynia line
Extended Board of Management
(in addition to the Board of Management)
- Luc Hens, Managing Director, Finnlines Belgium N.V.
- Rafal Kwapisz, Managing Director, Finnlines Poland
- Blasco Majorana, Traffic Manager, North Sea & Biscay
- Torsti Muuri, Traffic Manager, Baltic Sea
- Rune Nielsen, Managing Director, Finnlines Denmark A/S
- Brian Rolfe, Managing Director, Finnlines UK Limited, Traffic Manager UK Line
- Lasse Wirenius, Internal Auditor & Group Quality Manager