AFW´s BOARD of DIRECTORS

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Matti Pajula

 

THE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Pekka Koskinen, Brave Logistics Oy

 

THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Timo Hatva, Stora Enso Oyj Logistics

Oscar von Hertzen, Finnshipping Ltd Oy

Hannu Kaipainen, Oy Saimaa Terminals Ab

Jukka T. Kallio, The Port of Helsinki, Vuosaari

Mikki Koskinen, ESL Shipping Oy

Hannu Lappalainen, The City of Lappeenranta

Pekka Mononen, Joensuun Laivaus Oy

Heikki Mäkilä, City of Heinola

Anna Näsi, Yara Suomi Oy
Jukka Salminen, Aker Arctic Technology Oy

Peter Seppälä, Kuopion Energia Oy

Jussi Thureson, Schwenk Finland

Riinu Walls, Meriaura Oy

Antti Vehviläinen, naviSaimaa, Regional Council of South Karelia

 

THE EXPERT MEMBERS

Markus Karjalainen, The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency

Seppo Kykkänen, The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland

Juha-Matti Korsi, Finnish Transport Safety Agency

Hannu Ylärinne, Arctia Ltd

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Executive Director

Heli Koukkula-Teixeira

The Board of Directors is selected and confirmed at the Association's annual meeting. The Chairman of the Board and the Members for a three-year period. The Board consists of members from several provinces and in many different industries.

The expert members are elected for one year at the time.

AFW MEMBERSHIP

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In the Association of Finnish Waterways we welcome as members private individuals, companies, associations and communities, cities and municipalities, both national and international actors. It is important for the Association and the activities that the Members represent diverse geographic and industry coverage.

As a Member you will

  • have the opportunity to accompany the development of the coastal and inland waterway transport

  • receive information on changes in the industry and regulations, innovations and development projects

  • receive an invitation to the Association's events

  • receive a discount on chargeable seminars and educational visits/excursions organized by the Association

  • be able to network with the actors, decision-makers and trend-setters of the field

FWA´s Board approves the memberships.

The amount of the membership fee is determined at the Annual Meeting of the Association for one year at a time.

 

Join us and contribute!

For more information on membership and joining us, please contact, the Executive Director or the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

 

As a member, you can participate and influence, as well as learn new things and share your own expertise.

 

If the membership is not topical yet, you can join our mailing list and receive information about our activities. Fill in and submit the form in the Contact us page – please indicate the subject as “Membership” or “Mailing List”.