Consultative Committees

The Consultative Committee of the Pension Affairs is a co-operative body between Varma and the labour market organisations. It gives opinions and recommendations on pension matters. The members are appointed by the Board of Directors.

Chair: Sanna Salminen, Director, Rehabilitation and Disability Pension Services, Varma
Deputy Chair: Jan Schugk, Senior Physician, Varma
Juhani Siira, Union Secretary, Finnish Paperworkers’ Union
Ida Nummelin, Senior Adviser, Social and Health Policy, Finnish Confederation of Salaried Employees STTK
Teemu Hankamäki, Negotiations Director, Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK
Piia Alvesalo, Communications Manager, Finnish Education Employers
Mikko Räsänen, Advisor, Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK)
Tytti Naukkarinen, Economist, The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions SAK

Also Varma's Seppo Varmavuo, participates in the meetings of the consultative committee.

The Consultative Committee of the Insured furthers co-operation between Varma and the insured (TyEL). The committee provides important information on the working conditions in companies and any changes occurring in them which affect the management of employees’ pension matters.

Varma communicates up-to-date information concerning earnings-related and entrepreneurial pension insurance to the consultative committee. Varma’s Board of Directors appoints the members based on proposals by central employee organisations.

Hannu Ylönen, Elisa Oyj
Matti Kirsi, Stora Enso Oyj
Marko Klapuri, Metso Outotec Finland Oy
Pasi Lähde, Wärtsilä Finland Oy
Johanna Samun, Nordea Bank Abp
Timo Veijola, Nokia Solutions and Network Oy

Kai Hagelberg, Tikkurila Oyj
Jukka Hämäläinen, Koiviston Auto, Jyväskylä
Marjo Korhonen, Tokmanni Oy
Tomi Kovanen, Ovako Imatra Oy Ab
Juha Manni, Honkarakenne Oyj
Samuli Miettinen, Sokotel Oy
Antti Nissinen, VR-Group Ltd
Riikka Peltonen, Metsä Tissue Oyj 
Mika Sui, ABB Oy Motors and Generators Vaasa
Pentti Suni, Stora Enso Oyj
Tero Tiainen, Abloy Oy Joensuun tehdas
Ville Vatka, HK Ruokatalo Oy

Tarja Furuholm , Nordea Bank Oyj
Heikki Helynen, Steveco Oy
Aino Huuhti, Danske Bank A/S, Finland Branch
Timo Jaakkola, NCC Rakennus Oy
Juha Kivistö, Elisa Corporation
Merja Koistinen, If P&C Insurance Ltd (publ), branch in Finland
Hannu Kuusikko, Instru Optiikka Oy
Satu Oravuo, Ovako Imatra Oy Ab
Osmo Salo, Meyer Turku Oy
Sanna Virtala, Mehiläinen Oy

The Consultative Committee of Self-employed Persons participates in developing services for entrepreneurs.

Chair: Petra Erätuli-Kola, Mindsup Oy, Innovation Home
Deputy Chair: Aleksi Tapani, Aleksi ja Sini Tapani Oy
Aulis Asikainen, Insinööritoimisto Comatec Oy
Jarmo Aspelin, Sataplast Oy
Juhana Brotherus, Suomen Yrittäjät
Michael Casagrande, Cleanside Oy
Fredrik Ekroos, Juva Shipping Oy
Tero Fordell, Fundu / Yokipi Oy
Sami Heino, GROOM Parturit (GB Finland Oy)
Jari Huovinen, Elinkeinoelämän Keskusliitto EK
Harri Karvinen, Martti Sports Oy
Antti Korsisaari, Korsisaari Oy
Taina Källi, Rautanainen Oy
Kalle Lahervo, Epic Autokoulu Oy
Mika Lahtinen, ESLA/E. S. Lahtinen Oy
Sameli Mäenpää, Black Belt Consulting
Heikki Palin, Palin-Granit Oy
Toni Pekkonen, Sampel Oy
Tuomas Ryhänen, Vuolu Group Oy
Tomi Saalasti, Saalasti Oy & Teräspyörä-Steelwheel Oy
Jaana Seppälä, Kasvu Open Oy
Tuomas Soronen, Sorcolor Oy
Niina Stolt, Studio Onni
Lauri Sulanto, Nuusku Ventures Oy (Raxalle)
Lars Sundholm, Halsing Oy
Jukka Suovanen, Odum Oy
Toni Wesin, Finn Recycling Oy

Interaction and communication between Varma and employers is strengthened by the Consultative Committee of Employers which is named by Varma’s Board of Directors. The consultative committee, which consists of employer representatives, keeps track of issues related to the Employees Pensions Act (TyEL) and gives statements and recommendations concerning companies’ pension insurance and its development.

Chair: Jens Jensen, Suvia Group Oy
Deputy Chair: Johan Haataja, Retail Logistics Excellence - RELEX Oy
Jussi Aine, Harjavalta Oy -konserni
Kim Biskop, Osuuskauppa KPO
Pasi Flinkman, Raisio Oyj
Charlotta Furuhjelm, Brandt Group Oy Ltd
Tiina Haanpää, Hoivatie Oy
Virpi Holmqvist, Attendo Suomi Oy
Antti Järvinen, Google Finland
Sakari Kiiskinen, Transval Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy
Eeva Kovanen, Kovanen Capital Oy
Mikael Kämpe, Ramirent Finland Oy
Heikki Lamminpää, Otiga Finland Oy
Tom Lind, Elomatic Oy
Teppo Lindén, Coronaria Oy
Heikki Marva, Marva Group Oy
Janne Mäki, Atoy Oy
Petteri Nurmi, Schenker Oy
Juha Näkki, Etteplan Oyj
Jari Ollila, Purso Oy
Hannu Rahnasto, Compass Group FS Finland Oy
Juha Ruotsalainen, Oy Veho Ab
Juha Salonen, Leipomo Salonen Oy
Siina Saksi, Eezy Oyj
Leif Sebbas, Solwers Oyj
Mikael Strömbäck, Vestas Finland Oy
Kaisa Tarkkanen, Med Group Oy
Tore Teir, Greenstep Oy
Mikko Vaahersalo, Rejlers Finland Oy
Jack Westren-Doll, Granlund Oy
Pertti Yliniemi, North European Invest Oy

The Consultative Committee of Pensioners The Consultative Committee of Pensioners develops co-operation between Varma and pensioners. It consists of pensioners from all over Finland as well as expert members. Varma’s Board of Directors appoints the members for a term of three years.

Jukka Kivekäs, puheenjohtaja
Heikki Ajanko
Helena Hiila-O´Brien
Liisa Halme
Eero Holsti
Risto Honkanen
Paula Hopponen
Keijo Hyvärinen
Sirpa Jukarainen
Irma Kronlöf
Risto Pentikäinen
Kaija Roukala
Irma Saarinen
Ann Selin

Eeva Kuuskoski
Ulla-Maj Wideroos