Governance
The Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in providing crucial support for the company's strategic endeavors and in selecting the Managing Director. By evaluating future opportunities and assessing the business's capabilities, the Board determines the targets and utilizes indicators to effectively monitor progress.
At Aspo Plc subsidiaries, the Aspo CEO assumes the role of Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Each board member's area of expertise and experience has been carefully evaluated to align with ESL Shipping's unique development stage and specific needs.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rolf Jansson
Chairman of the Board
CEO, Aspo Plc
Chairman of the Board since 2021
Erkka Repo
Member of the Board
CFO, Aspo Plc
Member of the Board since 2024
Taru Uotila
Member of the Board
Senior Vice President, Legal and Sustainability, Aspo Plc
Member of the Board since 2024
Ossi Vasala
Member of the Board
Head of Direct Infra and Private Debt Investments, OP Asset Management
Member of the Board since 2024
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mikki Koskinen
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Member of the Executive Committee since 2013.
President, ECSA | European Shipowners
Member of the Board, Finnish Shipowners' Association
Johannes Mamia
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Member of the Executive Committee since 2025.
Per Grind
Senior Vice President, Handies
Member of the Executive Committee since 2025.
Mirka Nevala
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
Member of the Executive Committee since 2025.
Mikko Rausti
Senior Vice President, Ship Management
Member of the Executive Committee since 2015.
Markus Riikonen
Senior Vice President, Legal & Compliance
Member of the Executive Committee since 2026.
Frida Rowland
Senior Vice President, Coasters
Member of the Executive Committee since 2018. In the company since 2015.
Member of the Board, Swedish Shipowners' Association