The Board of the Finnish National Opera Foundation assumes responsibility for the use of funds, appointments of directors, the FNO’s strategy and repertoire for its three-year term in office as provided in the Foundations Act.
Members of the Board of Directors 2019–2022:
Members appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture
Leena Niemistö, Chair
Leif Jakobsson
Sixten Korkman
Pekka Pajamo, Chief Financial Officer
Kerttu Tuomas
Member appointed by Espoo City
Jaana Jalonen, Entrepreneur
Members appointed by Helsinki City
Tuuli Kousa
Wille Rydman, Member of Parliament
Member appointed by Vantaa City
Jukka Hako
Other members:
Staff representatives (right to attend and address, no vote)
Kalle Rannikko, Stage Technician
Timo Pulakka, Orchestra Musician
Arto Hosio, Opera Singer
Presenting official (no vote)
Gita Kadambi, General Director
Secretary to the Board (no vote)
Anita Prusila, General Counsel
Members appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture
Leena Niemistö, Chair
Leif Jakobsson
Pekka Pajamo, Chief Financial Officer
Kerttu Tuomas
Jutta Urpilainen, Member of Parliament
Member appointed by Espoo City
Jaana Jalonen, Entrepreneur
Members appointed by Helsinki City
Matti Hirvikallio
Mari Puoskari, Director
Member appointed by Vantaa City
Tapani Mäkinen, Senior Advisor
Other members:
Staff representatives (right to attend and address, no vote)
Kalle Rannikko, Stage Technician
Timo Pulakka, Orchestra Musician
Jouka Valkama, Ballet Dancer
Presenting official (no vote)
Gita Kadambi, General Director
Secretary to the Board (no vote)
Anita Prusila, General Counsel
In the picture (up front): Tuuli Kousa, Kerttu Tuomas, Anita Prusila, Jukka Hako, Jaana Jalonen, Leena Niemistö, Leif Jakobsson
Pekka Pajamo, Kalle Rannikko, Sixten Korkman, Gita Kadambi, Arto Hosio, Timo Pulakka, Wille Rydman