Board of Directors

The foundation’s affairs are managed by a board, which includes representatives from Suomen Messut Oyj, the Confederation of Finnish Industries, the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Finnish Enterprises, and the City of Helsinki. The foundation’s advocate is Paul Taimitarha.

Board of The Finnish Fair Foundation as of January 1, 2026.

Pauliina Tehnunen, Chairperson of the administration
Pia Kalsta, Vice Chairperson
Ben Zyskowics
Mikael Pentikäinen
Mari Kiviniemi
Annikka Hurme
Jyri Häkämies
Aleksi Randell
Minna Helle
Daniel Sazonov
Eero Hautaniemi
Katja Keitaanniemi

The 2024 Save the Baltic Sea Award was granted to Kiteen Mato ja Multa Oy. The 20,000-euro award, funded by the Finnish Fair Foundation, was presented at the Vene 24 Båt boat fair.