Board of Directors
The general objective of the Board of Directors is to direct Summa Defence’s business and strategies in a manner that secures a significant and sustained increase in the value of the company for its shareholders.
Markku Kankaala
Summa Defence Ltd.
markku.kankaala@summadefence.com
Markku Kankaala - Chairman of the Board, Entrepreneur, Engineer, Mechanical and Metal Engineering
Key work experience:
Founder of the listed company Afarak Group Oyj (former Ruukki Group) and a long-term Board member 1993-2017.
Chairman of the Board of Enersense International Oyj in 2020.
Chairman of the Board of NYAB Oyj 2021-2023
Chairman of the Board of Wetteri Oyj since 5/22.
Managing director and chairman of the Board of family company PM Ruukki Oy.
- Pmruukki.fi
- Aktiiviomistaja.fi
- Nyabgroup.com
- Wetteri.fi
- Meriankkuri.fi
- Lat66.com
- Lapkaara.fi
- Vipcruise.info
- Jussilagroup.fi
Current positions of trust:
- Wetteri Plc, Chair of the Board and Audit Committee Member 9.12.2022–
- NYAB Abp, Vice chair of the Board 2023–
- PM Ruukki Oy, Chair of the Board 2006–
- Toppilan Möljä Oy, Board Member 2020–
- LP Management Oy, Chair of the Board 2020–
- Lake Saimaa Steamship Corporation, Chair of the Board 2019–
- Suomen Aktiiviomistus Oy, Chair of the Board 2017–
- SA Kankaala Oy, Chair of the Board 2016–
- Tasku Invest Oy, Board Member 2015–
- Meriankkuri Oy, Chair of the Board 2005–
Samuli Koskela
Summa Defence Ltd.
samuli.koskela@summadefence.com
Samuli Koskela - Board Member, Entrepreneur
Samuli Koskela is a seasoned Legal Counsel and Business Transactions Professional with a specialization in mergers and acquisitions, growth strategies, and strategy implementation, backed by over twenty years of experience. His extensive career encompasses significant roles as both a legal practitioner and an executive, notably serving as a partner and CEO at Lexia Attorneys Ltd. With a proven record of managing MA processes and spearheading strategic growth initiatives across diverse sectors, Samuli has demonstrated proficiency in providing advisory services to a wide range of companies, from private enterprises to publicly listed corporations.
Martti Haapala
Summa Defence Ltd
martti.haapala@summadefence.com
Martti Haapala - Board Member, Entrepreneur
Originally from Pudasjärvi in North Ostrobothnia, Martti Haapala is an entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, including 30 years in international business. He was the founder and owner of Profin Oy until 2012 and is currently the principal owner of the investment company, Proup Oy. He has served as a board member for SkartaNYAB Oyj from July 2021 to April 2022, and Wetteri Oyj since May 2022. He has held board positions in over 25 companies. Martti also operates as a significant real estate developer and investor. Websites:.Aktiiviomistaja.fiProfin.fi (Founder) Nyabgroup.comSiilot.fiMoments.fiWetteri.fi
Arto Räty
Summa Defence Ltd
arto.raty@summadefence.com
Arto Räty - Senior Advisor, Board Professional, LTG (res).
Experienced leader on a mission to help companies understand the unprecedented changes in their operating environment. For close to six years was a member of Fortum’s Executive Management Team; leading the publicly listed company’s Public Affairs, Communications, Brand, Sustainability and Security. Today a Board professional and Advisor.
The Chairman of the Board of East Railways Oy (Itärata Oy), Board Member of Auris Energy, Etelä-Savon Energia, Outokummun Energia and Aila Earth and member of the Mil Advisory Board of MILDEF (SE) and member of Infrastructure Senior Advisory Panel abrdn Private Equity Fund (Europe). Also a Senior Advisor at Miltton.
Built career in the military (LTG) with also nine years of service in the Ministry of Defence. The last five years in the Defence sector served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and the Chairman of the National Security Committee.
Strengths include leadership, strategic planning and creating a comprehensive situational awareness. Have an extensive national and an international network, based on previous positions home and abroad and experience in crisis management operations. Have established many of contacts also through support to the Defence and Security Industry in their export efforts around the world and through speaking engagements in Leadership, Security Policy, Crisis Management and Cyber Security in numerous international seminars around the world.
