The Board of Hanken

The Board is the highest decision-making body of the School. It consists of ten members, four of whom are employed by the School, four are external members while two represents the student body.

The Board decides on most issues of a strategic nature, such as the activity and economic plan as well as the budget. The Board is responsible for the economy of the School and the allocation of its funds. The Board must approve the performance agreement with the Ministry of Education. The Board appoints the Rector and decides on admissions. The Rector is responsible for implementing the strategic decisions approved by the Board.

Board of Hanken 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2027

External members

Malin Arve, Vice Rector, NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Patrick Lapveteläinen, Chair of the Board, Mandatum (Vice-chair)
Heidi Schauman, Global Head of Research, Danske Bank
Christoph Vitzthum, CEO & President for Fazer Group (Chair)

Members representing Hanken faculty, staff and students

Kenneth Högholm, Professor in finance
Topi Miettinen, Professor in economics
Mikko Vesa, Associate Professor (level 2) in management and organisation
Viveka Ekholm, Special Advisor
Ville Ruokonen, student
Onni-Mithra Ingus, student

For more information please contact the secretary of the Hanken Board, helena.strandell@hanken.fi