Management Team
The CEO is responsible for the management, guidance and supervision of Cityvarasto's business operations. In addition, the CEO is responsible for the day-to-day executive management of Cityvarasto in accordance with the instructions and orders given by the Board of Directors. In addition, the CEO shall ensure that Cityvarasto's accounting practices comply with the relevant laws and that its financials have been arranged in a reliable manner. The duties of the CEO are governed primarily by the Companies Act. The CEO shall provide the Board of Directors and its members with the information necessary for the performance of the duties of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors appoints and dismisses the CEO. The Board of Directors decides on the terms and conditions of the CEO's employment, and they are defined in a written service agreement. In addition, the Board of Directors decides on the remuneration of the members of the Management Team.
The duty of Cityvarasto's Management Team is to support the CEO in the planning of the operations and operational management. In addition, the Management Team prepares possible investments, business acquisitions and development projects. Cityvarasto's Management Team convenes regularly.
Management Team members
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Ville Stenroos
CEO 1999–
Education: Master of Science in Technology
Born 1973
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Ville Stenroos (born 1973) has served as the chairman of Cityvarasto's Board of Directors or a member of the Board of Directors as well as the CEO of the Company since 1999.
Stenroos is also a member of the Board of Directors of Rakennuttajainsinööritoimisto Stenroos Oy and Stonerose Capital Oy.
Stenroos holds a Master of Science degree in Technology from the Helsinki University of Technology. Stenroos is a Finnish citizen.
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Matti Leinonen
CFO 2021–
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration
Born 1983
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Matti Leinonen (born 1983) has served as the CFO of Cityvarasto since 2021.
Previously Leinonen has served as the CFO and a member of the management team at Investors House Oyj, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Investors House Kiinteistövarallisuudenhoito Oy and Vuokratar Oy.
Leinonen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Leinonen is a Finnish citizen.
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Mikko Erkkilä
CEO of Pakuovelle.com, Opiskelijamuutot and Suomen Banaanilaatikot Oy 2020–
Education: Master of Science degree in Economics
Born 1976
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Mikko Erkkilä (born 1976) has served as the CEO of PakuOvelle.com since 2020, Opiskelijamuutot since 2022 and Suomen Banaanilaatikot Oy since 2024.
Previously Erkkilä has served as the CEO of Autokaupoille.com Oy and as a deputy member of Board of Directors of Työntutkimus ST Oy.
Erkkilä holds a Master of Science degree in Economics from LUT University. Erkkilä is a Finnish citizen.
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Matti Heiskanen
Chief Operating Officer, deputy CEO 1999–
Education: Master of Science in Technology
Born 1974
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Matti Heiskanen born 1974) has served as the COO since 2023, as the deputy CEO of Cityvarasto since 2007 and as a member of the Board of Directors between 1999 and 2025. Heiskanen serves also as the CEO and chairman of the Board of Directors of Silmu Consulting Oy.
Furthermore, during the previous five years Heiskanen has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Kiinteistö Oy Oulunkylän Kauppagalleria and Kiinteistö Oy Laajalahden Liikekeskus. Heiskanen holds a Master of Science degree in Technology from the Helsinki University of Technology. Heiskanen is a Finnish citizen.
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Paula Nordgren
HR and Communications Director 2016–
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration
Born 1963
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Paula Nordgren (born 1963) has served as the HR and Communications Director of Cityvarasto since 2016.
Previously Nordgren has served as the HR and Marketing Director and Sales and Marketing Director at Cityvarasto.
Nordgren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Nordgren is a Finnish citizen.
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Elina Himberg
CCO 2025–
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration
Born 1986
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Elina Himberg (born 1986) has served as the CCO of Cityvarasto since 2025.
Previously Himberg has served as in marketing managerial positions at Multitude SE between 2019 and 2025, F-Secure Oyj between 2013 and 2019 and Oy Ebookers Finland Ltd between 2011 and 2012.
Himberg holds a Bachelor of Culture and Arts, International Music Management from Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences. Himberg is a Finnish citizen.
Management ownership
| Name | Position | Shares, total | Shares and votes, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ville Stenroos | CEO | 4,631,987 | 65.35 |
| Matti Heiskanen | Chief Operating Officer, Deputy CEO | 135,441 | 1.91 |
| Matti Leinonen | CFO | 1,114 | 0.02 |
| Paula Nordgren | HR & Communications Director | 350 | 0.00 |
| Mikko Erkkilä | Pakuovelle.com Oy, Suomen Opiskelijamuutot Oy and Suomen Banaanilaatikot Oy CEO | 0 | 0 |
| Elina Himberg | Sales and Marketing Director | 0 | 0 |
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