Organisation

Operating Activities

The foundation’s operational activities are run by its chief executive officer. The CEO ensures that activities are in line with the foundation’s set objectives, that accounting procedures follow the rules and regulations, and that the assets are managed in a satisfactory manner.

The Board

The board consists of seven members appointed by the delegation for a term of three calendar years, with mandatory representation from both genders. Board members are also serve within the delegation.

The board is responsible for overseeing the foundation’s administration, ensuring that its operations are organised in alignment with its purposes. It also supervises the proper management of the foundation’s finances and assets. The board appoints a chair and a vice chair among its members for one calendar year at a time.

The board has an average of seven meetings per year.

The Board in 2025

• M. Sc. Economics and Business Administration Niina Bergring
• Master of Social Sciences, Riina Forsman
• Master of Arts Emilie Gardberg, Vice Chair of the Board
• Bachelor of Business Administration Jan Holmberg
• Attorney at law, Ulf-Henrik Kull
• Master of Social Sciences, Michael Smirnoff
• Master of Social Sciences, Stefan Wallin, Chair of the Board
• CEO Lasse Svens, Presenter of the Board
• Financial Director Marian Westerlund, Secretary of the Board

The Delegation

The delegation of the Åbo Akademi University Foundation currently consists of 50 members, representing a cross-section of the surrounding community.

The delegation’s responsibilities encompass various duties, including the selection of its own members, appointment of the chairperson and vice chairperson of the delegation, the election of board members, and the designation of the foundation’s auditors. Delegation members are appointed for a term of five calendar years. Members appointed by the Board of Åbo Akademi Alumni (ÅAA) serve a two-year term.

The delegation meets twice a year for regular sessions

The Delegation in 2024

• M. Sc. Economics and Business Administration Timo Ketonen, Chair
• Government Councellor Paulina Tallroth, Vice Chair
• CEO Lasse Svens, Presenter
• HR Manager Linda Sjöholm, Secretary