The Board of Directors appoints and, if necessary, dismisses the CEO and decides on the CEO’s terms of employment, defined in a written service contract approved by the Board. The CEO is appointed to the post until further notice. The Board of Directors evaluates the CEO’s work and performance in achieving the assigned targets. The CEO cannot be elected as Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company. The CEO is responsible for ensuring that the targets, plans, guidelines and goals set by the Board are carried out within Harvia. According to the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act, the CEO ensures that the accounting practices of the company comply with the law and that asset management is arranged in a reliable manner.
Matias Järnefelt acts as the CEO of Harvia as of 1 June 2023, appointed by the Board of Directors.
The Management Team supports the CEO and is responsible for the development and operational management of the Group, in accordance with the goals set by the Board of Directors and the CEO. The Management Team also defines the operating principles and procedures in line with the direction given by the Board of Directors. The Management Team convenes monthly and when needed, and focuses on strategic questions concerning the Group and businesses. Questions concerning financial development, governance, corporate responsibility and development projects are regularly on the agenda. The CEO acts as the chairperson of the Group’s Management Team.
CEO
M.Sc. Industrial Engineering and Management
Born 1974, Finnish citizen
CEO and member of the Management Team from 1 June 2023
Shares: –
Relevant work experience:
CEO of 9Lives Oy in 2022–2023, Head of Hilti Northern Europe & Managing Director, Great Britain, 2018−2021, other management positions at Hilti Group in 2013–2018, management positions at Nokia Corporation in 2005–2013.
Chief Financial Officer
Master of Science degree in Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree
Born 1963, Finnish citizen
Chief Financial Officer and member of the Management Team since 2014
Shares: 151,650
Relevant work experience:
Management consultant at LEAD Partners Oy in 2011–2014, Chief Financial Officer at TylöHelo Group in 1995–2011 and various positions in the group companies, such as Chief Financial Officer at Saunatec Oyj while the company was listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, along with his position as Chief Financial Officer. CEO of Helo Oy in 2010–2011 and as the CEO of Helo GmbH in 1993–2006.
Positions of trust:
Member of the Board of Directors of TylöHelo Group Oy 2009–2011 and in several TylöHelo Group companies.
Head of Region Asia-Pacific-MEA
Vocational qualification in business and administration
Born 1966, Finnish citizen
Head of Region Asia-Pacific-MEA since 2024 and member of the Management Team since 2014
Shares: 92,983
Relevant work experience:
Export Director at Harvia Plc in 2016–2023, Export Manager at Harvia Oy in 1996–2016.
Positions of trust:
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kiinteistö Oy Killerin Tenniskeskus since 2010, member of the Board of Directors of Benlop Oy since 2012.
Head of Innovation and Technology
Master of Science degree in Engineering
Born 1978, Finnish citizen
Head of Innovation and Technology since 2024 and member of the Management Team since 2014
Shares: 103,316
Relevant work experience:
Chief Technology Officer at Harvia Plc in 2016–2023, Research & Development Director at Harvia Oy in 2014–2016, Research & Development Manager in 2010–2014 and Product Designer in 2004–2010.
Positions of trust:
Deputy member of the Board of Directors of Tiipeti Oy since 2014.
Head of Marketing and Brands
Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Born 1976, Finnish citizen
Head of Marketing and Brands since 2024 and member of the Management Team since 2020
Shares: 3,371
Relevant work experience:
Vice President, Innovation & Marketing at Harvia Plc in 2020–2023, leadership positions in new business development and innovation at Fazer Group in 2015–2020, leadership positions in marketing, new business development and product management at F-Secure Corporation in 2000–2015.
Positions of Trust
Member of the Board of Directors of Silmux Oy since 2016, Member of the Board of Directors at Solar Foods Ltd. 2019–2020
Managing Director of EOS, Head of EOS Brands and Products
Diplom Betriebswirt (BA), Business, Management, International Marketing
Born 1967, German citizen
Managing Director of EOS, Head of EOS Brands and Products and member of the Management Team since 2024
Shares: –
Relevant work experience:
Chief Executive Officer at Outdoorchef 2022-2024, Managing Director Europe at Napoleon 2017-2022, Managing Director D/A at Newell Brands 2013-2016, Head of Business Unit Refrigeration/Aircon at ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH 2009-2013, Head of Business Unit Asia at ROTHENBERGER Group 2005-2009, Vice President Eastern Hemisphere at Metabo 2001-2005, various positions at Hansgrohe Group 1991-2001
Positions of trust:
Member of the Industry Advisory Board to the Kölnmesse for the SPOGA Fair 2018-2023, member of the German Catholic Church Council in Singapore 2006-2009, member of the Mountain Rescue Team (Bergwacht) 1983-1996
Head of Region Northern Europe
Vocational qualification in business and administration
Born 1964, Finnish citizen
Head of Region Northern Europe since 2024 and member of the Management Team since 2014
Shares: 63,052
Relevant work experience:
Sales Director, Finland at Harvia Plc in 2018–2023, Sales Director in Finland, Sweden and Norway at Harvia Oy in 2014–2018, Shop Manager at Carlson Oy in 2010–2014, Sales Manager at Harvia Oy in 2000–2010. Sales Representative at Black & Decker Oy in 1995–1999.
Head of Region Continental Europe
Master of Business Administration
Born 1989, Italian citizen
Head of Region Continental Europe and member of the Management Team since April 2025
Shares: −
Relevant work experience:
Sales Director, Hospitality & Residential at Technogym in 2021–2025 and Head of Business Operations at Technogym Germany in 2018–2021, Sales and business development at Magum Properties in 2016–2017.
Head of Operations
Master of Engineering degree
Born 1975, Finnish citizen
Head of Operations since 2024 and member of the Management Team since 2016
Shares: 37,400
Relevant work experience:
Vice President, Operations & Sourcing at Harvia Plc in 2016–2023, Director, Materials Administration at the Central Finland Health Care District in 2016, Chief Operating Officer at Pikval Oy in 2015–2016 and company’s Production Director in 2012–2015, Technology Director at Kojair Tech Oy in 2010–2012 and Production Manager at Sovella Oy in 2004–2009.
Head of Region North America
Business Administration studies in Purdue Global University, Indiana
Born 1973, U.S. citizen
Head of Region North America and member of the Management Team since 2024, President of Harvia US Inc. since 2024
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Relevant work experience:
Chief Commercial Officer at STG Logistics in 2022−2023, Senior Vice President, Sales Intermodal and Drayage at XPO Logistics in 2021−2022, several executive positions at Lowe’s Home Improvement in 2004−2020, including Regional Vice President of Stores.
Positions of trust: Member of the Board of LowPac Corporate Policymaker Action Committee in 2018−2020, Member of the Board of Habitat for Humanity, Charlotte in 2019-2020.
Head of Products and Solutions
Technical chemistry studies
Born 1974, Austrian citizen
Head of Products and Solutions since 2024 and member of the Management Team since 2017, Managing Director of Harvia Austria GmbH since 2007
Shares: 106,960
Relevant work experience:
Sales Director, Central Europe at Harvia Plc in 2017–2023, Sales and marketing positions at AXAVIA Software GmbH, BEKO Engineering and Cadison Software GmbH.
