Board of directors

The Board of Directors guides and supervises the activities of Finnpilot. The Board decides on the strategic policies and appoints the Managing Director and upper management of the company. The composition of the Board of Directors is decided on annually by the shareholders’ meeting.

KIMMO MÄKI Chairman of the Board B. 1974, M.Sc. (Tech.), EMBA Board Member since 2022 Finavia Corporation, President and Chief Executive Officer  2018– Port of Helsinki Ltd., CEO 2011-2017 Steveco Ltd., Senior Vice President Stockmann Inc., Logistics Manager 2003–2006 Airport Council International (ACI), Board member
HILPPA RAUTPALO Member of the Board b. 1974, LL.M. trained on the bench Board member since 2020 Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj, Director of Human Resources 2019– Arctia Oy, SVP, Legal Affairs and HR, 2018–2019 Unisport-Saltex Oy, General Counsel, Group HR Director, 2017–2018 Ekokem Oyj, SVP, General Counsel, Group HR Director, 2013–2017 Metsä Group, Group Legal Counsel, 2000–2007
JANI SIVUSALO Member of the Board b. 1981, M.Sc. (Admin.) Board member since 2025 Prime Minister’s Office, Ownership Steering, Senior Specialist 2023– Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority, Capital Markets, Senior Inspector 2021-2023 Large Taxpayers’ Office, Senior Advisor 2009-2021 PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy, Tax Consultant 2008-2009 Finnish Aviation Academy, Board Member 2023-2025
MARIA TIAINEN Member of the Board b. 1981, M.Sc. (Tech.), MBA Board member since 2023 Wärtsilä Energy, Director, Power Systems & Controls 2022– Wärtsilä Oyj, several manager and director level duties 2011–2015 ja 2017–2022 Tieto Corporation, several duties 2007–2011
KAJ HAHTONEN Personnel representative on the Board b. 1975, pilot, Baltic Sea pilot, Bachelor of Marine Technology (Master Mariner) Board member since 2019 State Pilotage Enterprise Finnpilot/Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd, Pilot 2007– Neste Ltd / Fortum Oil & Gas Ltd / Neste Shipping Ltd / Aker Yards Ltd: various duties at sea (primarily deck officers), 1996–2007 Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd, safety representative 2012– European Maritime Pilots’ Association EMPA Vice President 2021– Finnish Maritime Pilots’ Association, Board Member 2010- Finnish Maritime Pilots’ Association, Vice-Chairman 2010–2021 Netplaza Ltd, Board Member 2009–2014 Suomen Laajakaistapalvelu Ltd, Board Member 2008–2009
AKI SAARTIA Personnel representative on the Board b. 1975, pilot boat operator Board member since 2017 Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd, Pilot cutter operator 2011– Finnish State Pilotage Enterprise Finnpilot, Pilot boat operator 2006–2010