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Corporate Governance
According to the Articles of association, the board shall consist of 3 to 6 shareholder-elected members as resolved by the general meeting. The board currently consists of six shareholder-elected members and three members elected by and among the employees.
Board members are elected for a period of up to two years. The chairman of the board is elected by the general meeting. There is no corporate assembly in Kitron.
The board’s composition shall ensure that it can effectively and proactively perform its supervisory and strategic functions. Furthermore, the board is composed to enable it to always act independently of special interests. The representation of shareholders was proposed by the nomination committee and unanimously resolved by the general meeting.
After the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2024, the board of directors consists of nine members and currently has the following composition:
All shareholder-elected directors are considered independent of the management. The same applies in relation to important business relations and owners.
On 31 December 2023 Tuomo Lähdesmäki owned 297 105 shares, Maalfrid Brath - 32 690 shares, Michael L. Thomsen - 8 689 shares, Petra Grandinson - 22 943 shares, Tone Aas - 1 530 shares, Henriette Stene - 1 530 shares, Jarle Larsen - 21 154 shares in Kitron. See the presentation of board members for details.
As expressed in the Ethical Code of Conduct, Kitron recognizes a balanced workforce as a strength, and this extends to the board and its committees. At the General Meeting on 28 April 2023, 3 male and 3 female board members were nominated and elected by shareholders. Of the employee-elected board members, 1 is male, and 2 are female. Both genders are represented on the audit committee and the HR & remuneration committee. The board includes members representing various age groups as well as educational and employment backgrounds. Four nationalities are represented on the board.
