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CapMan Infra’s portfolio company Haminan Energia strengthens its Board of Directors with the appointment of Päivi Suutari as the Chairperson of the Board

18/02/2025

CapMan Infra’s portfolio company Haminan Energia appoints Päivi Suutari as the Chairperson of the Board.

Päivi Suutari (DI) is an experienced leader and board professional. She previously worked as the CEO of MM Kotkamills. Suutari has a strong background from international business management, leading profitability improvement initiatives as well as development and transformation projects. Suutari has also previously held various senior level roles at Huhtamäki and Stora Enso in Finland, Europe as well as Southeast Asia. She has experience from serving on the board of directors in several advocacy groups such as Kymenlaakso Chamber of Commerce and Finnish Forest Industries Federation.

“I am excited to start as the Chairperson of Haminan Energia where I will be able to utilise my extensive experience in developing companies to support the company in its growth journey. The transition in the energy sector towards more sustainable solutions increases my motivation for the role”, says Päivi Suutari.

“I am very pleased to welcome Päivi to Haminan Energia. Her experience and knowledge from MM Kotkamills and Huhtamäki, among other roles, will support Haminan Energia’s growth ambitions in Hamina”, says Pekko Haaksluoto, Partner at CapMan Infra and member of Haminan Energia board of directors.

Päivi started in her position as the Chairperson of the Board in February.

For more information, please contact:

Pekko Haaksluoto, Partner, CapMan Infra, tel. +358 40 584 6031

About CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and 6,1 billion in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London and Luxembourg. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com

About Haminan Energia

Haminan Energia is a local district heating and electricity network operator in Hamina, Finland. We develop sustainable energy solutions for our customers and are steadily progressing towards a cleaner future. We are constantly seeking new ways to produce heat and energy in an environmentally friendly manner.