Core Viewpoint - The Shareholders' Nomination Board of Huhtamäki Oyj has submitted proposals for the composition and remuneration of the Board of Directors for the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026 [1]. Board Composition - The Shareholders' Nomination Board proposes that the Board of Directors will consist of nine members [2]. - Current members Ms. Mercedes Alonso, Mr. Robert K. Beckler, Ms. Essimari Kairisto, Ms. Anja Korhonen, Mr. Johann Christoph Michalski, Ms. Kerttu Tuomas, and Mr. Pekka Vauramo are proposed for re-election, while Mr. Suryakant Pandey and Ms. Johanna Söderström are proposed as new members [3]. - Mr. Pekka Vauramo is proposed to be re-elected as Chair, and Ms. Kerttu Tuomas as Vice-Chair of the Board [3]. Non-Re-elected Members - Mr. Doug Baillie and Ms. Pauline Lindwall will not be available for re-election [4]. Candidate Backgrounds - Mr. Suryakant Pandey has extensive experience in the food industry, previously serving as Managing Director at pladis Foods Limited and holding various positions at Kimberly-Clark and Mondelez [5]. - Ms. Johanna Söderström has a strong HR background, having worked at Tyson Foods and Dow Chemical, and is currently the Founder of Taika Talent Group [6]. Remuneration - The proposed remuneration for the Board of Directors remains unchanged: Chair EUR 180,000, Vice-Chair EUR 84,000, and other members EUR 69,000 each [8]. - Additional compensation includes EUR 17,500 for the Chair of the Audit Committee, EUR 10,500 for the Chair of the Human Resources and Investment Committees, and EUR 1,500 for each Board and Committee meeting attended [8]. Share Ownership - The Shareholders' Nomination Board expects all Board members to own shares in Huhtamäki Oyj [9]. Company Overview - Huhtamäki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, with a focus on hygiene, safety, and reducing food waste [10]. - The company has a history of over 100 years, operates in 36 countries with around 18,000 professionals, and reported net sales of EUR 4.1 billion in 2024 [11].
Proposals by Huhtamäki Oyj’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Globenewswire·2026-01-16 12:00