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Mr. Mikko Matias Helander is Chairman at Ilmarinen, Chairman at Kesko Food Ltd., President & Chief Executive Officer at Kesko Oyj and a Member at Metsä-Botnia Ab Oy. He is on the Chairman at Federation of Finnish Commerce and East Office of Finnish Industries Ltd. Mr. Helander was previously employed as Chief Executive Officer by Metsä Board Corp., Chief Executive Officer by Metsa Tissue Corp., Chief Executive Officer & Vice President by Valmet Corp. /Old/, and Head-Projects, Coaters & Calanders by Valmet Automotive Oy. He also served on the board at Finnish Forest Industries Federation and Metsä Fibre Oy.
Mikko Matias Helander active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Kaupan liitto ry | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2015 |
Ilmarinen (Private Equity)
Ilmarinen (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance IImarinen seeks investment opportunities in companies located in European countries, primarily in Finland. The firm targets companies operating in the infrastructure and real estate sectors. It provides financing for buyout transactions. The firm makes co-investments. | Chairman | 21/01/2016 |
Suomen Messut Oyj
Suomen Messut Oyj Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Organizes trade and industry fairs, exhibitions, meetings, and congresses | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2015 |
Elinkeinoelämän Keskusliitto ry
Elinkeinoelämän Keskusliitto ry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as business organization | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2016 |
Elinkeinoelämän Valtuuskunta EVA ry
Elinkeinoelämän Valtuuskunta EVA ry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association for Finnish business community | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2015 |
VV-Auto Group Oy
VV-Auto Group Oy Specialty StoresRetail Trade Engages in the import of cars | Chairman | 01/01/2015 |
Climate Leadership Coalition | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Mikko Matias Helander
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| KESKO OYJ | Chief Executive Officer | 01/02/2024 |
| STORA ENSO OYJ | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2022 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
|---|---|
Stora Enso Oyj
Stora Enso Oyj Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures packaging materials | Process Industries |
Metsä Board Oyj
Metsä Board Oyj Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Produces fibre paperboard and supplies paper | Process Industries |
Kesko Oyj
Kesko Oyj Food RetailRetail Trade Operates grocery stores | Retail Trade |
Metsä Tissue Oyj
Metsä Tissue Oyj Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures tissue, cooking, and baking papers | Consumer Non-Durables |
Kasten Hoevik Group AS
Kasten Hoevik Group AS Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures material handling equipments | Producer Manufacturing |
Valmet Corp. /Old/
Valmet Corp. /Old/ Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures pulp and paper processing machinery | Producer Manufacturing |
Valmet Automotive Oyj
Valmet Automotive Oyj Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures automobiles, convertible roof systems and provides vehicle engineering services | Consumer Durables |
Kesko Food Ltd.
Kesko Food Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales and retails food products, agricultural and building supplies, clothing, home electronics, and appliances | Distribution Services |
Myllykoski Paper Oy
Myllykoski Paper Oy Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Manufactures and markets printing papers | Process Industries |
Valmet Technologies Oy
Valmet Technologies Oy Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures equipment for pulp and paper industries | Producer Manufacturing |
Valmet Paper Machinery Oy
Valmet Paper Machinery Oy Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures paper machinery and equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Suomen Messut Oyj
Suomen Messut Oyj Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Organizes trade and industry fairs, exhibitions, meetings, and congresses | Commercial Services |
VV-Auto Group Oy
VV-Auto Group Oy Specialty StoresRetail Trade Engages in the import of cars | Retail Trade |
Elinkeinoelämän Valtuuskunta EVA ry
Elinkeinoelämän Valtuuskunta EVA ry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association for Finnish business community | Commercial Services |
Elinkeinoelämän Keskusliitto ry
Elinkeinoelämän Keskusliitto ry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as business organization | Commercial Services |
Kaupan liitto ry | |
Keskuskauppakamari
Keskuskauppakamari Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a chamber of commerce | Commercial Services |
Metsäteollisuus ry | |
East Office of Finnish Industries Oy
East Office of Finnish Industries Oy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association | Commercial Services |
German Pulp & Paper Association | |
Metsä Fibre Oy
Metsä Fibre Oy Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Produces pulp, sawn timber, bioproducts and bioenergy | Process Industries |
Ilmarinen (Private Equity)
Ilmarinen (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance IImarinen seeks investment opportunities in companies located in European countries, primarily in Finland. The firm targets companies operating in the infrastructure and real estate sectors. It provides financing for buyout transactions. The firm makes co-investments. | Finance |
Valmet-Rotomec SpA
Valmet-Rotomec SpA Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures machinery and equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Rajamme Vartijain Säätiö sr
Rajamme Vartijain Säätiö sr Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Climate Leadership Coalition |
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