Strong Connections to Businesses and Regional Development

Board of Directors and Shareholders

Merinova is backed by companies, municipalities and higher education institutions. Our strong industrial ownership keeps us closely connected to the everyday operations and needs of businesses. Together with our shareholders, we promote business growth and regional vitality.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors brings together expertise in the energy and technology industries, higher education and regional development.

Chair

Hans-Alexander Öst, Vaasan Sähkö

Vice Chair

Juha Päivike, Wärtsilä Finland

Board Members

Örjan Andersson, Novia
Mats Brandt, Regional Council of Ostrobothnia
Antti Hakala-Ranta, ABB
Johan Ågren, Wärtsilä Finland
Juha Norrena, Danfoss Drives

Shareholders

The majority of Merinova is owned by the business sector. Alongside companies, our shareholders include cities, municipalities and higher education institutions in the region. Our strong connections with our shareholders help us develop our activities based on the needs of businesses and the region.

Ownership Structure

Business sector 71.58%
Cities and municipalities 27.85%
Higher education institutions 0.57%

Shareholders

- - Shareholders
    
    ABB Oy
  - Oy Herrfors Ab
  - Municipality of Isokyrö
  - City of Kauhava
  - Municipality of Laihia
  - City of Lapua
  - Länsirannikon Osuuspankki
  - Municipality of Malax
  - Municipality of Mustasaari
  - Pohjola Vakuutus Oy
  - Schneider Electric Finland Oy
  - Stiftelsen Svenska Handelshögskolan
  - Telia Finland Oyj
  - The Switch
  - City of Vaasa
  - Vaasan Sähkö Oy
  - University of Vaasa
  - Vacon Oy (Danfoss)
  - VEO Oy
  - VM-Group Oy (Promeco)
  - VNT Management Oy
  - Oy Wedeco Ab
  - Wärtsilä Finland Oy
  - Novia University of Applied Sciences
  - Åbo Akademi University