Board of Directors
The Government has appointed members to Metsähallitus Board of Directors for 1st of April 2025 – 31st of March 2028.
The Role of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors oversees and exercises control over Metsähallitus’ operation. It is responsible for the strategic management and governance of Metsähallitus and the proper organisation of its operations. The Board also ensures that Metsähallitus’ bookkeeping and financial management are organised appropriately and, in particular, that Metsähallitus complies with the decisions and orders of Parliament and other authorities.
If necessary, the Board of Directors issues instructions to the Director General.
The Board is supported by an audit committee as well as an appointments and rewards committee, which assist the Board by preparing its tasks and decisions.
Sanna Paanukoski
Vice chairman
Ministerial Adviser, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Tanja Joona
Board member
Docent, University of Lapland
Jukka Palokangas
Board member
Economist, Licentiate of Administrative Sciences
Satu Saarelainen
Board member
Logger
Ismo Tiainen
Board member
Director General, Ministerial Governance and International Affairs, Ministry of the Environment
Roope Uusitalo
Board member
Professor, University of Helsinki
Juha Vidgren
Board member
Member of the Board
Senior Advisor, Public relations
Ponsse Oyj
Heli Lehtonen
Secretary
Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, Metsähallitus