People: Kemira Oyj (KMRSF.PK)

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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

Jukka Viinanen

 65 2012 Independent Chairman of the Board

Wolfgang Buechele

 54 2012 Member of the Management Board, President, Chief Executive Officer

Jyrki Maki-Kala

 52 2009 Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Member of the Management Board

Jari Paasikivi

 59 2012 Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

Jukka Hakkila

 53 2005 Group General Counsel, Executive Vice President, Member of the Management Board

Eeva Salonen

 53 2008 Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Member of the Management Board

Antti Salminen

 42 2011 Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Management, Member of the Management Board

Heidi Fagerholm

 49 2012 Member of the Management Board, Chief Technology Officer

Tero Huovinen

 Director of Investor Relations

Hilton Casas de Almeida

 52 2008 President of Region Head for South America, Member of the Management Board

Joe Chan

 57 2012 Member of the Management Board and President of Region APAC

Petri Helsky

 47 2008 Member of the Management Board, President of the Paper segment and EMEA region

Randy Owens

 49 2010 Member of the Management Board, President of Oil & Mining segment and region NAFTA

Hannu Virolainen

 50 2011 Member of the Management Board, President of Municipal and Industrial Segment and EHSQ

Frank Wegener

 51 Member of the Management Board and President of Segment ChemSolutions

Kin Wah Fok

 57 2011 Director

Elizabeth Armstrong

 66 2003 Independent Director

Juha Laaksonen

 61 2007 Independent Director

Kerttu Tuomas

 56 2010 Independent Director
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Biographies

Name Description

Jukka Viinanen

 Mr. Jukka Viinanen has served as Independent Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kemira Oyj since March 21, 2012. Before that, he had served as Independent Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company since March 19, 2008. He is also Member of the Company's Audit and Chairman of the Compensation Committees and Member of the Company's Nomination Board. He has also been Chairman of the Board of Directors at Metso Oyj since 2009, and Member of the company's Board of Directors since 2008. In addition, he acts as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lahti Regional Development Company, LAKES (Lahden alueen kehittamisyhtio Oy LAKES), since 2009, as well as Member of the Supervisory Board of The Finnish Medical Foundation since 2005. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Rautaruukki Oyj between 2001 and 2009, Saiph Therapeutics Oy from 2003 to 2005, Orion Diagnostica Oy from 2003 to 2005, Orion Holding Sverige AB from 2002 to 2005, Kronans Droghandel AB from 2002 to 2005, and the State Research Institute between 1994 and 2002. He was also Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Neste Oyj between 1996 and 1999. In addition, he served as Member of the Boards of Directors of Huhtamaki Oyj between 1999 and 2005, Uponor Oyj (former Asko Oyj) between 1993 and 2001, Lassila & Tikanoja Group Oyj between 1993 and 2001, and Neste Oyj between 1990 and 1996. He was also President and Chief Executive Officer of Orion Oyj between 2000 and 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer of Neste Oyj between 1997 and 1999, and held Executive and Board positions within Neste Oyj between 1983 and 1999. He holds a Master of Science degree in Technology.

Wolfgang Buechele

 Dr. Wolfgang Buechele has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Management Board of Kemira Oyj, effective as of April 1, 2012. He has also served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors at Kemira Oyj since April 8, 2009. He also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors at BorsodChem Zrt. He has been Member of the Supervisory Board of Merck KGaA since July 1, 2009 and Member of the Board of Directors at Partners of E. Merck KG since July 1, 2009. Previously, he served as Senior Advisor of Permira Beteiligungsberatung GmbH, Project Advisor for Blackstone Group LLP in 2008, and he held various positions at BASF AG from 1987 until 2007. He was President of the Fine Chemicals Division from 2005 to 2007, President of the Performance Chemicals Division between 2003 and 2005, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BASF Printing Systems GmbH. In addition he acted as President for the Eastern Europe, Africa, West Asia Regional Division between 2001 and 2003; Group Vice President of Business Management at Fine Chemicals Europe from 1999 until 2001; Managing Director of Global Marketing Cosmetic Raw Materials from 1997 to 1999; Managing Director of Regional Marketing Catalysts Asia from 1993 to 1997; Head of Research Group Industrial Catalysts from 1990 to 1993, and Research Chemist between 1987 and 1993. He is Doctor of Natural Science and Ph.D. degree in Chemistry.

Jyrki Maki-Kala

 Mr. Jyrki Maki-Kala has served as Member of the Management Board and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Kemira Oyj since September 1, 2009, and he has been the Company's Chief Financial Officer since 2008. He joined the Company in 2005. Previously, he served as President of the Company's Kemira Pulp & Paper business area from February 6, 2008 until September 30, 2008. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Finance and Control at Kemira Oyj's Kemira Pulp & Paper between 2006 and 2007, Vice President of Lanxess Paper Chemicals Integration at the Company's Kemira Pulp & Paper between 2005 and 2007, and Vice President of Bleaching Chemicals Finland at the Company's Kemira Pulp & Paper from 2005 until 2006. He was also Managing Director, Business Controller, Director of Business Development, Chief Financial Officer and Divisional Director at Finnish Chemicals Oy between 1988 and 2008. In addition, he has been Member of the Board of Directors at Northern Power Company Ltd. since 2009. He holds Master of Science degree in Economics.

Jari Paasikivi

 Mr. Jari Paasikivi has served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kemira Oyj since March 21, 2012. He also works as President and Chief Executive Officer of Oras Invest Ltd, as well as Chairman of the Boards of Tikkurila Oyj and Uponor Oyj. He is also Member of the Board at Oras Oy. He holds Master of Science degree in Economics.

Jukka Hakkila

 Mr. Jukka Hakkila has served as Member of the Management Board, Group General Counsel and Executive Vice President at Kemira Oyj since October 2005. He joined the Company in 2005. Previously, he served as General Counsel at Elcoteq Network Corporation between 2002 and 2005, Senior Vice President of Lending and Legal Affairs at Finnish Export Credit Ltd. in 2002, Chief Representative at Sampo Bank in New York from 2001 to 2002, Senior Vice President at Leonia Bank in New York from 1999 until 2000, and First Vice President of Leonia Corporate Bank from 1998 until 1999. He also worked at Finnish Export Credit Ltd. as Chief Legal Counsel for Business matters from 1996 to 1998, Senior Legal Counsel from from 1995 until 1996, and Legal Counsel between 1988 and 1995. He has been Member of the Board of Directors at Industrial Power Company Ltd. since 2009. He holds a Master of Legal Letters degree.

Eeva Salonen

 Ms. Eeva Salonen has served as Member of the Management Board and Executive Vice President of Human Resources of Kemira Oyj since 2008. She joined the Company the same year. Previously, she served as Vice President of Human Resources, Devices Research and Development at Nokia Oyj between January 1, 2008 and June 8, 2008. She was also Vice President of Human Resources and Mobile Phones Business Group at Nokia Oyj between 2004 and 2007, and Director of Business Human Resources of Nokia Mobile Phones, Global Operations, Logistics and Sourcing at Nokia Oyj between 2002 and 2004. In addition, she was Senior Business Human Resources Manager of Nokia Mobile Phones, Operations, Logistics and Sourcing for Europe and Africa at Nokia Oyj from 1999 to 2002. She was Human Resources Development Manager of Nokia Mobile Phones for Europe and Africa at Nokia Oyj between 1995 and 1999. She held various Consultant and Research Manager positions at Quality Systems Oy from 1987 to 1994. She holds a Master of Arts degree.

Antti Salminen

 Mr. Antti Salminen has served as Member of the Management Board and Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Kemira Oyj since 2011. He joined the Company in 2011. Previously, he worked for KONE Corporation, where he held the positions of Director of New Equipment Business for Asia Pacific between 2009 and 2011, as well as Vice President of Delivery Process from 2005 until 2009. He was also Managing Consultant and Head of Business Process Consulting at Capgemini Finland from 2000 to 2005. In addition, he was Research Scientist, Project Manager and Program Manager at the Helsinki University of Technology between 1995 and 2000. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Engineering.

Heidi Fagerholm

 Ms. Heidi Fagerholm is Member of the Management Board, Chief Technology Officer at Kemira Oyj. Prior to that, she served as Member of the Management Board, and Executive Vice President of Research and Development and Technology at Kemira Oyj since January 1, 2011. She joined the Company in 2010 as Vice President of Research and Development. She previously worked as Vice President of Product Development at the Ahlstrom Group's Business Area Building and Energy Nonwovens from 2007 until 2010. Prior to that, she was Head of the Technical Center Europe (EuMEA) at Ciba Specialty Chemicals Oy from 2006 to 2007, Managing Director of Top Analytica Ltd. between 2001 and 2006, as well as Project Manager and Director of the Research and Development Unit at Turku Technology Center Ltd. from 1994 to 2001. She has been Adjunct professor at the Abo Akademi University since 1997, and Member of the Swedish Technical Science Academy of Finland since 2007. She holds a Doctorate of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.

Tero Huovinen

Hilton Casas de Almeida

 Mr. Hilton Casas de Almeida has served as Member of the Management Board and President of Region Head for South America at Kemira Oyj since February 6, 2008. He has been employed by the Company since 2007. Previously, he served as Regional Business Director of the Functional Polymers Unit at Basf SA between 2004 and 2007: Sales Manager for Europe of the Functional Polymers Division at Basf AG between 2001 and 2004: Regional Sales and Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Sales Representative and Technical Assistant of the Specialty Chemicals Division at Basf SA from 1989 until 2001; Head of the Technical Department and Quality Control Head at Bera do Brasil Met. E. Com. Metais Ltda. from 1985 until 1988, and he worked at the Technical and Manufacturing units of Duratex SA between 1982 and 1985. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

Joe Chan

 Mr. Joe Chan is Member of the Management Board and President of Region APAC at Kemira Oyj. He has been Vice President, Region Asia Pacific at the Company since 2011 and Member of Management Board since 2012. He joined the Company in 2011. He has been President, Head of Asia Pacific at Kemira Chemicals (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. since 2011. Prior to this, he served at Bauhinia International Limited as General Manager, Fujian Fynex Textile Limited as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ciba Region China (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong) as Segment Head for Paper Chemicals and Asia Pacific Regional Director of Laporte Plc Pigments Division, among others. Between 1979 and 2000 he held various posts at Dyestuffs & Chemicals Division, Ciba-Geigy (H.K.) Ltd. He holds Executive MBA degree from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).

Petri Helsky

 Mr. Petri Helsky has served as Member of the Management Board and President of the Paper segment and EMEA region at Kemira Oyj since 2008. He joined the Company in 2007. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and SBU Manager at Kemira ChemSolutions between 2007 and 2008, Managing Director of Kemira ChemSolutions b.v. between 2007 and 2008, Business Manager for H2O2 EMEA at Solvay SA between 2002 and 2007, Managing Director of Oy Finnish Peroxides Ab from 1997 until 2002, General Manager of Solvay Nordic Ab from 1996 to 1997, Sales Manager of Solvay Nordic Ab from 1993 to 1996, and Sales Responsible at Dow Corning from 1992 to 1993. He holds a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, as well as a Master of Science degree in Economics.

Randy Owens

 Mr. Randy Owens has served as Member of the Management Board, and President of the Oil & Mining segment and region NAFTA at Kemira Oyj since October 1, 2008, as well as Region Head of North America of the Company since July 1, 2010. Previously, he served as Vice President of the Strategic Business Unit Additives at Kemira Oyj's Kemira Pulp & Paper between 2002 and 2008. He joined the Company in 2002. Prior to that, he served as Business Manager of Sales, Product Management and Marketing Management for Vinings Industries between 1991 and 2002. He also worked within Sales at Nalco Chemicals from 1987 and 1991. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree.

Hannu Virolainen

 Mr. Hannu Virolainen has served as Member of the Management Board and President of Municipal and Industrial Segment and EHSQ of Kemira Oyj since November 1, 2011. He has experience in leading international business operations in different parts of Kemira since 1989. He holds a Master of Science degree in Economics and a Master of Science degree in Agriculture. Between 2009 and 2011, he served within Kemira Oyj as Senior Vice President for Customer Segment Industrial. He also served within Kemira Oyj as President for BA Specialty between 2008 and 2009, and as Vice President for BU WS Fertilizers between 2004 and 2008. He served within Kemira GrowHow Oy as Executive Vice President for SBU Specialty Crop Care between 1999 and 2004, within Kemira Agro Oy as Vice President for Supply Chain and Information Technology between 1995 and 1999, and within Kemira Agro Oy holding sales, analytical and operational management positions between 1989 and 1994. He has also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Pohjoisranta Oy since 2011, and served as Chairman of the Board of Pohjoisranta Oy between 2005 and 2010.

Frank Wegener

 Mr. Frank Wegener is Member of the Management Board and President of Segment ChemSolutions at Kemira Oyj. He served also as Managing Director at Kemira Chemie GmbH. He joined the Company in 1998. In his career, he served at Chemidet – SBU and at Arco Chemical Company (today: Lyondell Chemical), from 1995 to 1998 as Sales Manager Glycols, Solvents, BDO & Derivatives, and Senior Sales Representative Glycols & Solvents. Moreover he was Technical Sales Representative New Solvents at Safechem GmbH (Subsidiary of Dow Chemicals), and Sales Representative pharmaceuticals at Janssen GmbH (Johnson & Johnson). He holds Ph.D. degree in Technical Chemistry.

Kin Wah Fok

 Ms. Winnie Kin Wah Fok has served as Member of the Board of Directors of Kemira Oyj since March 22, 2011. She is Senior Advisor of Investor AB and of Husqvarna Group. She is also Member of the Board of AB SKF, Volvo Car Corporation and G4S plc. She served within EQT Partners Asia Limited as Chief Executive Officer / Senior Partner between 2001 and 2010, and as Managing Director between 2000 and 2001; within CEF New Asia Partners Limited CEFNAP as Managing Director between 1998 and 1999, within Peregrine Direct Investments Limited, PDIL, as Director and Co-Head between 1994 and 1998, and within Strategic Assets International Limited as Director between 1988 and 1994. She holds a Bachelors degree in Commerce from University of New South Wales.

Elizabeth Armstrong

 Ms. Elizabeth Armstrong has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Kemira Oyj since 2003. Previously, she served as President of NeoResins between 1996 and 2005, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Image Polymers from 1996 until 2005. She has 30 years of experience in the Chemical industry, and 15 years within Senior Management at such companies as Cyanamid, Cytec Industries, Zeneca and Avecia. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy degree.

Juha Laaksonen

 Mr. Juha Olavi Laaksonen has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors at Kemira Oyj since October 4, 2007. He is also Chairman of the Company’s Audit Committee. He has also been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fortum Corporation since 2000. He has also been Chairman of the Boards of Directors at Sato Oyj since 2007 and at The Fortum Art Foundation since 2006, as well as Member of the Boards of Directors of OAO Fortum since 2008 and of The Association of Finnish Fine Arts Foundations since 2006, Member of the Supervisory Board of Kemijoki Oy since 2002 and Deputy Member of the Board of Directors at Fingrid Oyj since 2002. He has also been Corporate Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions at Fortum Oyj since 2000, Executive Vice President of Finance and Planning at Fortum Oil & Gas Oy since 1999, CFO of Neste Oyj since 1998 and Corporate Controller of Neste Oyj since 1997. Previously, he was Member of the Board of Directors of Neste Oil Oyj between 2005 and 2007, Member of the Board of Directors at Teollisuuden Voima Oy from 2003 to 2010, Member of the Supervisory Board of Tapiola Mutual Insurance Company between 2002 and 2007, and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Neste Oil Pension Fund. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

Kerttu Tuomas

 Ms. Kerttu Tuomas has served as Independent Member of the Board of Directors at Kemira Oyj since March 16, 2010. She is also Member of the Company’s Compensation Committee. She has been Executive Vice President of Human Resources at KONE Corporation and Member of the company's Executive Board since 2002. She has also acted as Member of the Board of Directors at the JTO School of Management since 2007 and Member of the CEMS Strategic Board (the Global Alliance in Management Education) since 2008. Previously, she was Group Vice President of Human Resources at Elcoteq Network Corporation from 2000 until 2002, and Personnel and Organization Manager at Masterfoods Oy between 1994 and 1999. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

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