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, 2025.

Hannu Syrjänen, Chairperson of the administration
Pauliina Tenhunen, Vice Chairperson
Minna Helle
Juhana Vartiainen
Aleksi Randell
Ben Zyskowicz
Mikael Pentikäinen
Pia Kalsta
Jyri Häkämies
Nathalie Ahlström
Mari Kiviniemi
Annikka Hurme

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.