30 applicants for the position of President, CEO of Metropolia

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By the application deadline, 30 individuals had applied for the position of President, CEO of Metropolia. The last day to apply was December 19, 2025.

The following persons applied for the position:

  • Sami Sainio
  • Suvi Hirvonen-Ere
  • Antti Väyrynen
  • Valdemar Kallunki
  • Seppo Leminen
  • Marja Sutela
  • Tiina Gallén
  • Heli Häyrynen
  • Eeva Viitanen
  • Lars Lundsten
  • Kai Sinkkonen
  • Ilkka Haukijärvi
  • Heidi Rontu
  • Simo Mustila
  • Tuulamari Helaja
  • Ari Sivula
  • Elina Jokinen
  • Sami Itani
  • Tomas Järvinen
  • Sami Leino
  • Mika Siitari
  • Sami Naapuri
  • Jean-Baptiste Lecle´re
  • Marko Hoikkaniemi

Six applicants did not wish to have their names published.

The Board of Directors of Metropolia will make the final decision on the new CEO-President by the end of March 2026.

Further information

Mikko Jäkälä
Director, People and Culture
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences