The Board of Hanken

The Board is the highest decision-making body of the School. It consists of 10 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

Chair will be selected at the Board's first meeting

External members

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

Members representing Hanken staff and students

Kenneth Högholm, Professor in finance
Topi Miettinen, Professor in economics
Mikko Vesa, Assistant Professor in management and organisation
Viveka Ekholm, Quality Assurance Co-ordinator
Ville Ruokonen, student member
Onni-Mithra Ingus, student member

For more information please contact the secretary of the Hanken Board, anna-charlotta.waselius@hanken.fi