Lauri Ilmari Sipponen

Director/Board Member at WULFF-YHTIÖT OYJ

57 year

Consumer Non-Durables

Distribution Services

Commercial Services

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Lauri Ilmari Sipponen currently works at Wulff-Yhtiöt Oyj, as Director from 2020, Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy, as Director from 2020, Lappset Group Oy, as Director from 2021, Saksalais-Suomalainen Kauppakamari, as Director from 2021, Service Sector Employers' Association PALTA, as Director from 2022, CAP-Group Oy, as Director from 2023, Tammer Brands Oy, as Director from 2021, Repolar Pharmaceuticals Oy, as Director from 2006, and HKFoods Oyj, as Director from 2024.
Mr. Sipponen also formerly worked at VR-Yhtymä Oyj, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2021 to 2022, Päivittäistavarakauppa ry, as Vice Chairman from 2011 to 2019, Saarioinen Oy, as Director, Lidl Suomi Ky, as Managing Director from 2010 to 2019, Kaupan liitto ry, as Director from 2015 to 2019, Raisio Oyj, as Independent Director from 2023 to 2025, IF P&C Insurance Ltd., as Business Controller & Marketing Manager from 1998 to 2001, and Yritys-Sampo Oy, as Marketing Manager from 1999 to 2001.
Mr. Sipponen received his graduate degree in 1998 from the University of Jyväskylä.

Lauri Ilmari Sipponen active positions

Companies	Position	Start
WULFF-YHTIÖT OYJ	Director/Board Member	2020-04-22
HKFOODS OYJ	Director/Board Member	2024-04-17
Tammer Brands Oy Tammer Brands Oy Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as an online store	Director/Board Member	2020-12-31
Service Sector Employers' Association PALTA	Director/Board Member	2021-12-31
German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	2020-12-31
Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces brewery and soft drinks	Director/Board Member	2019-12-31
Lappset Group Oy Lappset Group Oy Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures playground equipment	Director/Board Member	2020-12-31
Repolar Pharmaceuticals Oy Repolar Pharmaceuticals Oy Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Researches, develops, manufactures and markets resin-based products for the treatment of wounds, nail fungus & acne	Director/Board Member	2005-12-31
CAP-Group Oy CAP-Group Oy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as automobile driving school	Director/Board Member	2022-12-31

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Private companies	17
Raisio Oyj Raisio Oyj Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Produces plant-based products and ensures food safety	Process Industries
HKFoods Oyj HKFoods Oyj Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces, sells and markets pork, beef and poultry meat	Consumer Non-Durables
Wulff-Yhtiöt Oyj Wulff-Yhtiöt Oyj Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Markets and sells office supplies, business and advertising gifts, information technology supplies and ergonomic items	Distribution Services
IF P&C Insurance Ltd. IF P&C Insurance Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance If P&C is an active, growth-oriented manager with a long-term outlook. Their investment philosophy consists of balancing risk between their insurance and investment activities in terms of currency and duration. They invest in fixed-income and equity with a strong focus on the Swedish market, as well as in derivatives and real estate. Their investment process utilizes top-down and bottom-up approaches.	Finance
Saarioinen Oy Saarioinen Oy Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures convenience food products and preserved foods	Consumer Non-Durables
VR-Yhtymä Oyj VR-Yhtymä Oyj RailroadsTransportation Operates as a travel, logistics and maintenance service company for trains	Transportation
Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces brewery and soft drinks	Consumer Non-Durables
Lappset Group Oy Lappset Group Oy Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures playground equipment	Consumer Durables
University of Jyväskylä University of Jyväskylä Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Lidl Suomi Ky Lidl Suomi Ky Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates supermarkets	Retail Trade
Kaupan liitto ry
Päivittäistavarakauppa ry Päivittäistavarakauppa ry Päivittäistavarakauppa ry is a Finnish trade association representing the daily consumer goods sector, including retail and foodservice wholesale companies. The non-profit company is based in Helsinki, Finland. The sector is a major economic contributor and employer, encompassing around 40,000 companies and employing approximately 282,000 people. The organization advocates for equal competitive conditions for Finnish retailers, emphasizing alignment with EU legislation. Key policy concerns include consumer safety, fair packaging recycling costs, and effective control of imports. Päivittäistavarakauppa ry actively influences regulations on alcohol sales, food taxation, and market competition. The association highlights the sector’s social responsibility, focusing on strict age controls, environmental impact reduction, and food waste minimization. It stresses the critical role of rural grocery stores in maintaining community vitality and food security. In the foodservice wholesale segment, it represents companies serving the horeca sector and public institutions. Tuula Elina Loikkanen has been the CEO of the Finnish company since 2024.
German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
Service Sector Employers' Association PALTA
CAP-Group Oy CAP-Group Oy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as automobile driving school	Commercial Services
Tammer Brands Oy Tammer Brands Oy Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as an online store	Distribution Services
Repolar Pharmaceuticals Oy Repolar Pharmaceuticals Oy Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Researches, develops, manufactures and markets resin-based products for the treatment of wounds, nail fungus & acne	Health Technology