Owners, Board and Management

Ensto is an international family business and a technology company. Meet Ensto's owners, Board of Directors, and Management Team.

Owners

Ensto is an international family business and a technology company founded by Ensio Miettinen in 1958. The ownership of the company was transferred to the next generation of the Miettinen family, Marjo Miettinen, Anu Miettinen, Taru Miettinen and Timo Miettinen, in 2001.

In April 2018, the majority of the ownership was transferred to the third generation of the family. Ensto's third generation owners are Anna Miettinen, Iida Miettinen, Jenni Raitavuo, Samu Raitavuo, Lari Raitavuo, Emilia Valsta, and Miikka Valsta. Marjo Miettinen and Taru Miettinen continue as owners. Ensto Invest Oy is the owner of Ensto Oy and the Family Office of the Miettinen family.

Board of Directors

The primary role of the Board is to ensure future success and operational preconditions for Ensto through its decisions. The Board is responsible, together with the operative management, for the planning and preparation of matters, which have long-term effects on the future of Ensto.

Marjo Miettinen, Chairwoman of the Board

Marjo Miettinen, Chairwoman of Ensto's Board of Directors.

PhD
Chairwoman of the Board of Directors since 2016

Primary Work Experience

Ensto Oy, Chairwoman of the Board, 2016–, 2002–2006; Member of the Board, 1999–
Ensto Invest Oy, Chairwoman of the Board, 2017–2021; Member of the Board, 2021–
EM Group Oy, CEO, 2006–2014; Member of the Board, 2005–
Different Director positions at Ensto, 1988–2001

Key Positions of Trust

European Family Businesses, Member of the Board, 2022–
Kasvuryhmä, Member of the Board, 2022–
Technology Academy Finland TAF, Member of the Board, 2020–
TT-säätiö, Chairwoman of the Board, 2020–
EVA and ETLA, Member of the Board, 2020–
Boardman Oy, Partner, 2016–

Iida Miettinen, Board Member

Iida Miettinen, member of Ensto's Board.

M.Sc. Econ.
Member of the Board of Directors since 2022

Primary Work Experience

Kamupak, Founder and Chair of the Board, 2018–, CEO 2018–2021
Santa Claus Licensing, Project Manager, 2014–2017
Ensto, Marketing Coordinator, 2013–2014

Key Positions of Trust

Sewatek Oy, Member of the Board, 2012–2022
Inasis Oy, Member of the Board, 2019–
Ensto Invest Oy, Member of the Board, 2017–
Zero Waste ry, Board Member, 2019
Royal Majestics, Board Member and Advisor, 2015–2017

Taru Miettinen, Board Member

Taru Miettinen, Board Member.

B.A.
Member of the Board of Directors since 2024

Primary Work Experience

Different positions in the Ensto Group

Key Positions of Trust

Ensto Invest Oy, Member of the Board, 2017–
Tianta Oy, Member of the Board, 2017–
EM Group Oy, Member of the Board, 2005–

Ute Redecker, Board Member

Ute Redecker, Ensto Board member.

Pr. Eng. B. Eng.
Member of the Board of Directors since 2024

Primary Work Experience

Consultant, 2022–
Siemens AG, CEO Business Unit Digital Grid Germany, 2015–2022
Siemens (Pty.) Ltd., CEO / Vice President Energy Southern & East Africa, 2013–2015
Various management positions in the areas of sales, project management, development and production logistics at Siemens, 1991–2013

Key Positions of Trust

Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (IFF) Magdeburg,
Member of Science Committee, 2021–
Kopernikus research project ENSURE, Siemens representative in Board of Directors, 2020–2022
egrid applications & consulting GmbH, Member of the Supervisory Board, 2017–2021

Panu Routila, Board Member

Panu Routila, Member of Ensto Board

MSc, Economics
Member of the Board of Directors since 2020

Primary Work Experience

Konecranes Oyj, President and CEO, 2015–2019
Ahlström Capital Oy, President and CEO, 2008–2015
Kuusakoski Alteams Oy, CEO, 2002–2007
Outokumpu Group, Director and Controller, 1995–2001
Nokia and Partek Group, various management positions, 1986–1995

Key Positions of Trust

Oriola Oyj, Chairman of the Board 2020–
Patria Oyj, Chairman of the Board 2020–
Fortaco Group Oy, Chairman of the Board 2020–
Conficap Oy, Member of the Board, 2018–
Trelleborg AB, Member of the Board, 2018–2020
Onvest Oy, Member of the Board, 2016–2018
Ahlström Oyj, Chairman of the Board, Member, 2014–2016
Vacon Oyj, Chairman of the Board, Member, 2010–2015
Destia, Member, Chairman of the Board, 2014–2016
Enics AG, Chairman of the Board, 2009–2016
ÅR Packaging, Member, Vice Chairman of the Board, 2008–2016

Jukka Ruusunen, Board Member

Jukka Ruusunen, Member of Ensto Board

Doctor of Technology
Member of the Board of Directors since 2016

Primary Work Experience

Fingrid Oyj, President & CEO, 2007–2023
Fortum Power and Heat Oy, Vice President, Business Development 1999
Imatran Voima Oy, Advisor, 1996

Key Positions of Trust

The National Emergency Supply Council, Chairman, 2018–
Technology Academy Finland, Member, 2010–
Finextra Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2009–
Fingrid Datahub Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2016–
Docent of Aalto University School of Science and Technology 1995– and School of Economics 1996–

Management Team

Based on the strategic guidelines set by the Board, Ensto Management Team supports the CEO in implementing and executing the strategy. The Ensto Management Team reviews and prepares Group-level annual operational and financial plans as well as investment proposals.

Markku Moilanen, President and CEO

Markku Moilanen, President and CEO of Ensto Group.

D.Sc. (Tech) 
President and CEO of Ensto Group since 2023

Primary Work Experience

Ensto Group, President and CEO, 2023–
YIT Group, President and CEO, 2021–2022
Ramboll Group, Group Executive Director, COO Nordics, UK and Americas, 2015–2021
Ramboll Finland, Managing Director, 2007–2015
Fortum Corporation, Vice President, Customer Services, 2000–2007
SAS Institute, several positions, 1987–2000

Key Positions of Trust

Technology Industries of Finland, Member of the Board, 2015–2021, 2023–
EQT Partners, Industrial Advisor, 2019–
Eltel Group, Member of the Board, 2017–2020
The Finnish Association of Consulting Firms SKOL, Member of the Board, 2012-2018, Chairman of the Board, 2015-2018

Marko Aarttila, Chief Financial Officer

Marko Aarttila, Member of Ensto Management Team

M.Sc.(Econ.)
Member of Ensto’s Management Team since 2011

Primary Work Experience

Ensto Group
CFO, Ensto Group & Ensto Invest Oy Group, 2011–
Business Controller, Building Technology, Utility Networks, Industrial
Solutions, 2009–2011
Business Controller, Utility Networks, 2006–2009
Group Controller, 2002–2006
Assistant Group Controller, 2000–2002

Juha Arvola, SVP, Protection Automation and Control

Juha Arvola, Member of Ensto Management Team

B.Sc. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Member of Ensto Management Team since 2022

Primary Work Experience

Ensto Group, Senior Vice President, Protection, Automation and Control, 2022
Arcteq Relays Ltd, Managing Director & Co-founder, 2010–
Vamp Ltd, Sales Director, 2003–2010
ABB Substation Automation, Area Sales Manager, 1998–2003

Mathieu Givelet SVP, Distribution Automation

Mathieu Givelet, Member of Ensto Management Team

M.Sc. (Intl. Economics), Executive MBA
Member of Ensto Management Team since 2022

Primary Work Experience

Ensto Group
Senior Vice President, Distribution Automation, 2022–
Managing Director, Ensto Novexia, 2015–
CFO, Ensto Novexia, 2012–2015
MSK Covertech
Managing Director, France, 2001–2012
Assa Abloy
Financial Controller, Entrance systems Europe West, 2008–2011
CFO, Entrance systems France, 2003–2007
Saint Gobain
Head of Controlling, Lapeyre / Oxxo, 2001–2003
Sales Controller, Lapeyre / Oxxo, 1998–2001
MDP, Consultant & assistant to the CEO, 1993–1997

Key Positions of Trust

Gimélec (French electrical equipment manufacturers' association), Member, 2015–

Mika Haikola, SVP, Global Sales

Mika Haikola, Member of Ensto Management Team

M.Sc. (Tech), Approved Board Member (HHJ)
Member of Ensto Management Team since 2019

Primary Work Experience

Ensto Group
Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Substations business, 2023–
Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Underground business, 2022–2023
Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Business Development, 2021–2022
President, Utility Networks, 2019–2020
Babcock & Wilcox / Diamond Power International Inc
Director, EMEA & Brazil, 2012–2019
Managing Director, North Europe, 2006–2012
Managing Director, Sweden, located in Sweden, 2004–2006
Business Development Director, Finland, 2001–2004
PVO / Powertechnics Portugal S.A, Technical Director, located in Portugal, 1999–2000
ABB, several sales management roles, 1995–1999

Key Positions of Trust

Prog-IT Oy, Member of the Board, 2021–2023

Niko Helander, SVP, Line Accessories Business, Operations and Procurement

Niko Helander, Member of Ensto Management Team
B. Eng.
Member of Ensto’s Management Team since 2015

Primary Work Experience

Ensto Group
SVP, Line Accessories Business, Operations and Procurement, 2023–
SVP, Overhead Lines Business and Operations, 2022–2023
SVP, Operations, 2015–2021
Several Director roles in Operations, 2008–2015
Several Manager roles in Operations, 1998–2008

Key Positions of Trust

Careeria Group, Advisory Board Member, 2022–

Timo Hukkanen, SVP, ICT and PMO

Timo Hukkanen, Member of Ensto Management Team
M.Sc. (Tech) 
Member of Ensto’s Management Team since 2022

Primary Work Experience

Ensto Group
SVP, ICT & PMO, 2021–
Director of ICT, 2004–2021
CPS Color Group, Director of ICT, 2003–2004
Nextrom Group
Group Manager IT & IS, located in Switzerland, 2001–2003
Group Manager IT & IS, located in Canada, 1997–2001
Nokia-Maillefer, IT Manager, 1993–1997
Ahlstrom Automation, Controller, 1989–1992

Kirsi-Marja Ura, SVP, HR, Marketing and Communications, Sustainability

Kirsi-Marja Ura, Member of Ensto Management Team
Master of Science, EMBA
Member of Ensto Management Team since 2019

Primary Work Experience

Ensto Group, SVP, HR, Marketing, Brand & Communications, Sustainability, 2019–
Empower Group, SVP HR, HSE & Communications, 2012–2019
Finnair Plc, various Director and Senior Manager positions in the areas of HR, communications, service development, work safety, 1988–2012

Key Positions of Trust

Validia Ltd, Chairwoman of the Board, 2020–
Antell Ltd, Member of the Board, 2019–
Royal Ravintolat Ltd, Member of the Board, 2017–2018
Hoivia Ltd, Member of the Board, 2015–2017
Ilmarinen, Clients' Advisory Board, 2010–2012
Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), Service Sector Employers (Palta), Member of the National Working Committee, 2008–2011