Leena Maria Saarinen

Chairman at REKA INDUSTRIAL OYJ

66 year

Consumer Non-Durables

Finance

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Leena Maria Saarinen currently works at Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ), filialverksamheten i Finland, as Chairman from 2017, Reka Industrial Plc, as Chairman, Suomalais-Korealainen Kauppayhdistys Ry, as Chairman from 2013, Palmia Oy, as Chairman from 2015, Etteplan Oyj, as Independent Director from 2013, Arcus-Gruppen AS, as Director from 2013, Helsingin Kaupungin Palvelut Oy, as Director from 2015, MJR Markkinointijohdon Ryhmä, as Director from 2007, Directors' Institute Finland - Hallitusammattilaiset ry, as Member, and Nordic Food Tech Venture Capital Oy, as Advisor.
Ms. Saarinen also formerly worked at Altia Oyj, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2007, K-Market Oy, as President & Chief Executive Officer, Company Group ALITA AB, as Chairman-Supervisory Board from 2012 to 2014, Unilever Finland Oy, as National Chairman from 2002 to 2005, Päivittäistavarakauppa ry, as Chairman, Outokumpu Oyj, as Director, Atria Oyj, as Director from 2007 to 2008, Digia Oyj, as Independent Director from 2012 to 2016, Arla Oy, as Director from 2012 to 2016, Tuko Logistics Oy, as Director in 2010, Arcus ASA, as Independent Director from 2016 to 2021, Virvo Oy, as Director from 2011 to 2016, Image Wear Oy, as Director, Helsingin Mylly Oy, as Director from 2010 to 2015, Kaupan liitto ry, as Director in 2010, Goodwiller Oy, as Director from 2017 to 2019, Verso Food Oy, as Director from 2019 to 2021, and Qt Group Plc, as Independent Director.
Ms. Saarinen received her graduate degree in 1988 from the University of Helsinki.

Leena Maria Saarinen active positions

Companies	Position	Start
ETTEPLAN OYJ	Director/Board Member	2013-11-17
REKA INDUSTRIAL OYJ	Chairman	-
Helsingin Kaupungin Palvelut Oy	Director/Board Member	2014-12-31
Directors' Institute Finland - Hallitusammattilaiset ry Directors' Institute Finland - Hallitusammattilaiset ry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of board professionals promoting better corporate governance and management	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ), filialverksamheten i Finland Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ), filialverksamheten i Finland Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services	Chairman	2016-12-31
MJR Markkinointijohdon Ryhmä	Director/Board Member	2006-12-31
Suomalais-Korealainen Kauppayhdistys Ry Suomalais-Korealainen Kauppayhdistys Ry Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Publishes multichannel news	Chairman	2012-12-31
Palmia Oy Palmia Oy Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Offers food, real estate, cleaning and security services	Chairman	2014-12-31
Arcus-Gruppen AS Arcus-Gruppen AS Food DistributorsDistribution Services Provides wine and spirits	Director/Board Member	2012-12-31
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Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ), filialverksamheten i Finland Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ), filialverksamheten i Finland Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services	Finance
Outokumpu Oyj Outokumpu Oyj SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures stainless steel and ferrochrome products	Non-Energy Minerals
Atria Oyj Atria Oyj Food DistributorsDistribution Services Produces and markets food and meat products	Distribution Services
Digia Oyj Digia Oyj Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a software company that engages in the service and maintenance of information and communications technology systems	Technology Services
Etteplan Oyj Etteplan Oyj Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering, software and embedded & technical documentation solutions	Industrial Services
Altia Oyj Altia Oyj Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes alcoholic beverages & soft drinks	Consumer Non-Durables
Arla Oy Arla Oy Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and supplies dairy products	Consumer Non-Durables
Reka Industrial Plc Reka Industrial Plc Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells technical rubber components and cables	Producer Manufacturing
K-Market Oy K-Market Oy Food DistributorsDistribution Services Operates a chain of supermarkets	Distribution Services
University of Helsinki University of Helsinki Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Tuko Logistics Oy Tuko Logistics Oy Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides logistical services	Transportation
Arcus ASA Arcus ASA Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Develops, produces and distributes wine and spirits	Consumer Non-Durables
Arcus-Gruppen AS Arcus-Gruppen AS Food DistributorsDistribution Services Provides wine and spirits	Distribution Services
Virvo Oy
Image Wear Oy Image Wear Oy TextilesProcess Industries Wholesales and distributes textiles	Process Industries
Helsingin Mylly Oy Helsingin Mylly Oy Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and wholesales cereal products	Consumer Non-Durables
Company Group ALITA AB Company Group ALITA AB Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures beverages	Consumer Non-Durables
Unilever Finland Oy Unilever Finland Oy Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures consumer product	Producer Manufacturing
Directors' Institute Finland - Hallitusammattilaiset ry Directors' Institute Finland - Hallitusammattilaiset ry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of board professionals promoting better corporate governance and management	Commercial Services
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.
Helsingin Kaupungin Palvelut Oy
Suomalais-Korealainen Kauppayhdistys Ry Suomalais-Korealainen Kauppayhdistys Ry Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Publishes multichannel news	Technology Services
Goodwiller Oy Goodwiller Oy Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops a disposable test strip device for alcohol levels	Health Technology
Qt Group Plc Qt Group Plc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software tools	Technology Services
Palmia Oy Palmia Oy Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Offers food, real estate, cleaning and security services	Finance
MJR Markkinointijohdon Ryhmä
Verso Food Oy Verso Food Oy Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Prepares vegetarian foods	Consumer Non-Durables
Nordic Food Tech Venture Capital Oy Nordic Food Tech Venture Capital Oy Investment ManagersFinance Nordic FoodTech VC is an active manager that invests in companies located in Nordic and Baltics countries primarily in Finland. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of the food technology. It provides financing for early stage transactions.	Finance