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Pension Advisory Board
The Pension Advisory Board is a joint body of Elo and labour market organisations, which provides recommendations on disability pension and rehabilitation decisions and monitors and gives feedback on Elo's pension and decision-making process.
Members for the term 2023–2025:
Kati Korhonen-Yrjänheikki, Chairperson, Director, Elo
Liisamari Krüger, Medical Director, Elo
Kati Lehtonen, Lawyer, Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff Akava
Seppo Nevalainen, Economist, Finnish Confederation of Professionals STTK
Sami Pakarinen, Director, Confederation of Finnish Industries EK
Mika Poikolainen, Work Environment Specialist, Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions SAK
Auli Rytivaara, Consultant Physician, Confederation of Finnish Industries EK
Riitta Työläjärvi, Consultant Physician, Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions SAK
The secretary of the Advisory Board is Katri Paija-Luhtala, head of pension decisions in charge of disability pension decisions at Elo. The activities of the Advisory Board are managed by Director Kati Korhonen-Yrjänheikki from Elo.
Advisory Board for the Insured
The purpose of the Advisory Board for the Insured is to act as a complementary channel for dialogue between Elo and the insured. The Advisory Board acts as a cooperation body between Elo and the employees insured in Elo. It contributes to the development of insurance and pension security for employees in accordance with the Employees Pensions Act (TyEL). The Advisory Board also provides feedback on Elo's services and communications. The Advisory Board contributes to increasing mutual interaction and it must take into account regional and sector-specific aspects in its operations. The Advisory Board convenes twice a year.
Members for the term 2023–2025 as proposed by the central organisations:
The Chairperson is Lassi Kirjavainen.
Representatives of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions SAK:
Tiina Holma
Satu Karjanlahti
Lassi Kirjavainen
Pirjo Nuolikoski
Markku Peltola
Kasperi Ruhanen
Riitta Seppänen
Jussi Väätäjä
Representatives of the Finnish Confederation of Professionals STTK:
Pia Hannonen
Juha Kalmari
Iiro Ketola
Teemu Kolehmainen
Jaana Valkama
Representatives of the Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff Akava:
Ulla Kivilaakso
Jukka Mussalo
Jari Nevalainen
Lassi Saarinen
Jari Salminen
The secretary of the Advisory Board is legal expert Eveliina Repo from Elo. The operations of the Advisory Board for the Insured are the responsibility of the Director Of Sustainability and Public Relations Katja Veirto from Elo.
Employers' Advisory Board
The purpose of the Employers' Advisory Board is to promote cooperation between Elo’s policyholders, provide Elo with information on business activities insofar as they have a general impact on the management of insurance affairs, and to issue recommendations and take initiatives in matters concerning the pension insurance of the policyholders. The Advisory Board convenes twice a year.
Members for the term 2023–2025:
The chairperson is Heikki Hedman, Keskusautohalli Oy.
Hanna Alasaari, Tools Finland Oy
Jarkko Auvinen, Sointu Senioripalvelut
Artti Aurasmaa, Staria Oyj
Mika Ala-Fossi, Atria Finland Ltd
Leif Backman, Elcoline Group Oy
Mika Bohm, LSK Group Oy
Seppo Haapalainen, ISS Suomi Oy
Sami Haapasalmi, Fresh Servant Oy
Heikki Hedman, Keskusautohalli Oy
Matias Henkola, Secto Automotive
Nanna Hietala, MSK Group Oy
Kimmo Hilliaho, Lumon Oy
Kati Hirvikoski, Bosch Rexroth Oy
Jussi Holopainen, Summa Defence Oy
Robert Ingman, Ingman Group Oy Ab
Christian Jurvanen, Mtech Oy
Henri Kallio, Newsec Property Asset Management Finland Oy
Sami Kankaanpää, Rinta-Joupin Autoliike Oy
Joonas Kopperi, Thermofisher Scientitic Oy
Timo Korhonen, Huld Oy
Juha Koskinen, Leppäkoski Electricity
Minna Kurunsaari, Teiskonen Oy
Riikka Kuusniemi, Sunborn Saga Oy
Ari Kynsilehto, Temotek Oy
Tero Kähkönen, Murata Electronics Oy
Yrjö Laitinen, Aspia Accountor Services Oy
Minna Lappalainen, Granlund Oy
Erkki Lehto, Oracle Oy
Antti Lipsanen, Rakennusliike U. Lipsanen Oy
Annamaria Lumiala, WSP Finland Oy
Pauliina Löytty, Fluido Oy
Matti Manner, Prohoc Oy
Jussi Miilukangas, Miilukangas Oy
Lasse Mäkelä, Eurofins Scientific Finland Oy
Eero Poukkula, Suomen Autokauppa Oy
Tarja Rantala, Pihlajalinna Plc
Hannamaija Reunanen, Turun Osuuskauppa
Petra Rosvall, M-Files Corporation
Tiina Ruponen, Valtti Partners / Advania Finland
Samu Salminen, Worker Varsinais-Suomi Oy
Juha-Mikko Saviluoto, Power Finland Oy
Oona Silén, Solteq Plc
Juuso Sillanpää, Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe Oy
Aarne Simula, Wetteri Plc
Antero Sirkka, Kiitokori Oy
Jori Sistonen, Onitio Finland Oy
Laura Sormunen, CGI Finland Ltd
Kaj Ström, Oy Motoral Ab
Tuomas Tapojärvi, Tapojärvi Oy
Kaisamaria Thusberg, Osuuskauppa Keskimaa
Eeva Tielinen, PHM Group Oy
Mikko Tuomainen, Tilitoimisto Rantalainen Oy
Kari Varkki, Saipu Oy
Pasi Vilhunen, Bravedo Oy
Jouko Virranniemi, Kuusamo Hirsitalot Oy
Jari Vuoti, Hesburger/Burger-In Oy
Kai Wicklund, DHL Freight Oy
The secretary of the Advisory Board is Elo's Contact Director Markus Savolainen. Elo’s Chief Commercial Officer Juho Ylinen is responsible for the Advisory Board’s operations.
Advisory Board for Entrepreneurs
The Advisory Board consisting of entrepreneurial customers is a consultative and advisory informal cooperation body. Its purpose is to promote cooperation between different types of companies. The Advisory Board also aims to contribute to the amendments to the Self-Employed Persons' Pensions Act (YEL) and the private earnings-related pension sector. The Advisory Board convenes twice a year.
Members for the term 2023–2025:
The Chairperson is CEO Anne Ebeling, Integral Oy.
Sirpa Alho-Törrönen, Anakom Ky
Pasi Arvola, Tikli Group Oy
Antero Asunmaa, Future Group Oy
Anne Ebeling, Integral Oy
Heidi Ekholm-Talas, BSG Marketing Oy
Jouko Karttunen, Tiliaktiiva Oy Helsinki
Esa Kinnunen, Espoon Yrittäjät
Mari Laaksonen, Cleanmarin Oy
Juha Lehtonen, Pedro Oy
Jani Michelsson, Office Innovations Finland Oy
Jaakko Männistö, Feedbackly Oy
Anne Nurminen, Helkone Group Oy
Carita Orlando, Women Entrepreneurs of Finland
Petri Ovaska, Entrepreneurs of Uusimaa
Erkki Pärssinen, SLK-Säätiö
Ari Pölkky, HtF Group Oy
Katja Rajala, InnoPop Oy
Päivi Repo, Paveco Oy
Markus Seppänen, Yrityspalvelu Profitcount Oy
Tuomas Virtanen, Zeberas Oy
Jussi Voutilainen, 4event Oy
Elo’s Chief Commercial Officer Juho Ylinen is responsible for the Advisory Board’s operations.