Thank you to everyone who joined us at Valkoinen Sali, Helsinki, on 5 November. This year the jury rewarded growth and courage: leaders and boards that made big decisions in an uncertain market. Here are the winners:
CEO of the Year – Jorma Rauhala, Kesko Oyj
Board of the Year – Auroora Group Oyj. In the photo are Johanna Lamminen and Reetta Keränen. Other board members include: Pekka Tammela, chair, Ville Voipio, Harri Lamminen, Reetta Keränen and Risto Lehtimäki
Future Leader of the Year – Janne Paavola, Nokian Panimo Oyj
Young Board Member of the Year – Nora Hortling, Olvi Oyj
Other awards:
Board Member of the Year – Arja Talma
Nordic IPO of the Year – Silex Microsystems AB, Nasdaq Stockholm
Shortlists were built on Listeds data covering all Nasdaq Helsinki companies and all Nordic IPOs of 2026. Read the full story, the jury’s reasoning and the selection method on Listeds.
Jury 2026
Riikka Rannikko, Partner, Hannes Snellman (chair)
Netta Mikkilä, PwC Finland
Alexandra Therman-Londen, Nordea
Tiina Olkkonen, IR Partners
Suvi Onkamo-Häkkinen, Adecco Finland
Kai Tavakka, Accendo Capital
Anni Erkko, Talouselämä
Henrikki Hirvonen, Admincontrol Finland
Partners 2026
Hannes Snellman, PwC, Nordea, Adecco, Admincontrol, IR Partners, hasan & partners, Dell Technologies, Vivicta, Euroclear Nordics and Talouselämä. Thank you for making the evening possible.
Save the date: NLL Gala 2027, Thursday 4 November 2027.
