Santeri Laakso has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Executive Committee of Finnlines Plc as of 1 March 2025. In his new role, Mr. Laakso will report to Thomas Doepel, President and CEO, Finnlines Plc.

Santeri Laakso is currently responsible for Finnlines finance department as a Head of Group Finance. He has extensive experience in Finnlines' business, and in-depth knowledge of financial management. Santeri Laakso has been working at Finnlines since 2002.

Finnlines' Executive Committee roles and responsibilities (effective 1 March 2025):

Thomas Doepel taking over as President and CEO, will lead Finnlines' Executive Committee and continue being directly responsible for Finnlines Ship Management. In addition, Mr. Doepel will assume direct responsibility for Group Quality and Group Communication.

Santeri Laakso will join the Executive Committee as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his role as CFO, Mr. Laakso will assume responsibility for Group Finance and Treasury, Group Analytics and Business Controlling, Group IT, and Group Purchasing.

Merja Kallio-Mannila will continue in her current role as Head of Group Sales, Customer Service and Marketing.

Torkel Saarnio will continue in his current role as Head of Truck and Trailer Segment, as well as Line Manager for Hansalink, Rostock and Aarhus traffics.

Antonio Raimo will continue in his current role as Line Manager for Nordölink, Finnlink, Polishlink and Ireland traffics.

Marco Palmu will continue in his current role as Head of Passenger Services.

Suvi Niemivuo will continue in her current role as Head of Legal, Insurance and Claims. In addition, Mrs. Niemivuo will assume the responsibility for Finnlines shore-side Human Resources.