Jussi Holopainen, born 1977
BBA
Reserve Officer School (211)
Finnish citizen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Member of Summa Defence Management Team since 19 June 2024
CEO and executive Management Team
The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the company’s operational management, in which the objective is to secure significant and sustainable growth in the value of the company for its shareholders. The CEO prepares decisions and other matters for the meetings of the Board of Directors, develops the Group’s operations in line with the targets agreed with the Board of Directors, and ensures the proper implementation of Board decisions. The CEO is also responsible for ensuring that the existing legislation and applicable regulations are observed throughout the company.
The President and CEO is assisted by the Executive Management Team, which convenes monthly.
CEO and EXECUTIVE Management Team
Primary work experience:
- Enersense International Oyj, President and CEO, 1.1.2013-3.5.2024
- Enersense International Oy, Sales Director
Key current positions of trust:
- Suomi Teline Oy, Chairman of the Board
Completed positions of trust 2024:
- KT-Shelter Oy, Chairman of the Board
- Yrittäjien Voima Oy, Chairman of the Board
- Veritas, Administrative Council
- Parking Energy Oy, Board Member
- P2X Solution Oy, Board Member
Risto Takkala, born 1965
Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Finnish citizen
Chief Financial Officer
Member of Summa Defence Management Team since 1st September 2024
Primary work experience:
- Summa Defence Oy, Chief Financial Officer from 1st September 2024 onwards
- Pesmel Oy, Chief Financial Officer, 2021–2023
- Enersense International Oyj, Chief Financial Officer, 2019–2021 and 2024
- LeadDesk Oyj, Chief Financial Officer, 2018–2019
- Neste Jacobs Oy, Chief Financial Officer, 2009–2018
- Neste Oyj, Corporate Controller, 2005–2009
- Oil Refining Division, Neste Oyj, Chief Financial Officer, 2003–2004
Key current positions of trust:
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Juha Vauhkonen, born 1962
Rear Admiral (ret.)
General Staff Officer
Finnish citizen
Director of Defence and Security Affairs
Member of Summa Defence Management Team since 1st September 2024
Key Professional Experience:
- Defence Command of Finland, Director Finnish Defence Intelligence, 2021–2023
- EU and NATO, Finland’s Permanent Military Representative, 2016–2020
- Finnish Navy, Chief of Staff, 2013–2016
- Nyland Brigade, Commanding Officer, 2011–2012
- EU Nordic Battlegroup, Deputy Force Commander, 2009–2011
- Finnish Crisis Management Force in Afghanistan, Commanding Officer, 2007–2008
- Coastal Jaeger Battalion/Nyland Brigade, Commanding Officer, 2005–2007
- Defence Attaché to the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Deputy Defence Attaché to Germany, 2002–2005
Key current positions of trust:
- Chairman of the Finnish Foundation for Strategic Research and Monitoring, 2024-
Tommi Malinen, born 1963
EMBA
General Staff Officer
Finnish citizen
Chief Sales Officer
Member of Summa Defence Management Team as of 3 February 2025
Key Professional Experience:
Tommi Malinen has extensive experience in leadership positions in the Finnish Defence Forces and international defense industry sales.
After his military career, Malinen has worked as Strategy Director at Valtra Oy, CEO at Kongsberg Defence Oy and Ascom Finland Oy, Sales Director at TietoSaab Systems, and Business Development Director at Elektrobit.
Tommi Manninen, born 1971
Master of Social Sciences
Finnish citizen
Chief Communications Officer
Member of Summa Defence Management Team since 4 November 2024