Kalle Saarimaa

Member of the Board

b. 1983
M.Sc (Tech.)
Member of the Board 2025–

Strong understanding of circular economy, energy transition, biodiversity and ESG. Experience in building strategies and leading growth in a quickly developing market environment. Strong experience in M&A from early process to post-merger integration

Main Occupation

  • NG Nordic, COO, Executive Vice President, 2025–

Key work experience

  • Tana Oy, CEO, 2023–2025
  • Fortum Oyj, Senior Vice President, Circular Solutions, 2017–2023
  • Ekokem AB, Managing Director, 2015–2017
  • Ekokem Group, Vice President, Supply Chain & Procurement, 2014–2017
  • Walki Group, Supply Chain Director, 2013–2014
  • Walki Group, Group Supply Chain Manager, 2012–2013
  • Walki Oy, Supply Chain Manager, Business Controller, Technical Products, 2010–2011

Current positions of trust

  • Tana Oy, Member of the Board, 5/2021–5/2023, 2/2025–
  • Foamit Group Oy, Member of the Board, 1/2020–

Previous positions of trust

  • Ekopartnerit Oy, Chairman of the Board, 1/2017–12/2020
  • FEAD – European Waste Management Association, Member of the Board, 6/2020–6/2023
  • Finnish Recycling Industries ry, Deputy Chairman of the Board 4/2017–4/2019, Chairman of the Board 5/2019–3/2021, Member of the Board 3/2021–3/2022
  • Kemianteollisuus ry, Member of the Board, 8/2019–6/2023
  • AS Fortum Tartu, Member of the Board, 6/2017–4/2019

Foamit’s shares

7,313 shares

Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.