Elisa Markula
Chief Executive Officer at VR-Yhtymä Oyj
Profile
Elisa Markula is currently the Chief Executive Officer at VR-Yhtymä Oyj and the Vice Chairman at Keskuskauppakamari.
She is also a Director at Kansainvälisen kauppakamarin (ICC) Suomen osasto and East Office of Finnish Industries Oy.
In addition, Ms. Markula serves as the Director at Suomalais-venalainen Kauppakamari and the Association of Finnish Paint Industry.
Ms. Markula's former positions include being the President & Chief Executive Officer at Tikkurila Oyj from 2018 to 2021, President & Chief Executive Officer at Oriola Corp.
from 2021 to 2022, and Managing Director at Gustav Paulig Oy Ab from 2009 to 2018.
She has also held various director roles at organizations such as Variteollisuusyhdistys Ry, Mainostajien Liitto Ry, Kemianteollisuus ry, and the Association of Finnish Advertisers.
Ms. Markula has served as an Independent Director at Olvi Oyj from 2015 to 2023 and as the Sales Director at Snellman Oy Ab from 2003 to 2006.
Ms. Markula completed her undergraduate degree at Turun kauppakorkeakoulu.
Elisa Markula active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
East Office of Finnish Industries Oy
 East Office of Finnish Industries Oy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services East Office of Finnish Industries Oy operates as a business association. The private company is based in Helsinki, Finland. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Suomalais-venalainen Kauppakamari | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
| Association of Finnish Paint Industry | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Keskuskauppakamari
 Keskuskauppakamari Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Keskuskauppakamari operates as a chamber of commerce. The private company is based in Helsinki, Finland. | Director/Board Member | - |
Kansainvälisen kauppakamarin (ICC) Suomen osasto
 Kansainvälisen kauppakamarin (ICC) Suomen osasto Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Kansainvälisen kauppakamarin (ICC) Suomen osasto, founded in 1927 and based in Helsinki, Finland, is a globally recognized business organization that provides dispute resolution services for international commercial disputes through arbitration and mediation. The ICC also serves as a key influencer in international and national decision-making that affects the global business environment. With 6.5 million member companies and organizations, the ICC is the only global industry association that produces reports and research on the state of international trade. The ICC membership is open to all businesses and industry organizations worldwide. | Director/Board Member | - |
VR-Yhtymä Oyj
 VR-Yhtymä Oyj RailroadsTransportation VR-Yhtymä Oy operates as a travel and logistics services. Its business includes railway builder, construction companies, and engineering offices in the infrastructure sector. It also provides rail logistics services, as well as bulk materials and international logistics services by road. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-07-31 |
Former positions of Elisa Markula
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| OLVI OYJ | Director/Board Member | 2023-02-28 |
| ORIOLA OYJ | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-02-22 |
| TIKKURILA OYJ | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-06-12 |
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Training of Elisa Markula
| Turun kauppakorkeakoulu | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| OLVI OYJ | Consumer Non-Durables |
| ORIOLA OYJ | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 18 |
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Snellman Oy Ab
 Snellman Oy Ab Food DistributorsDistribution Services Snellman Oy AB wholesales poultry and meat products. The firm produces and sells sliced products, kitchen-ready meat products and convenience foods. Its activities include purchasing, slaughtering, meat cutting and processing of various meat products. The company can also offer tasty convenience foods such as soups and meat with gravy. Snellman was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Jakobstad, Finland. | Distribution Services |
Paulig Ab
 Paulig Ab Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Paulig AB engages in the production and distribution of food products. It offers coffee, food concepts, spices, plant-based products, and snacks. The firm's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Risenta, Gold & Green, and Poco Loco. The company was founded by Gustav Paulig in 1876 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Tikkurila Oyj
 Tikkurila Oyj Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Tikkurila Oyj engages in the production and sale of decorative paints and coatings for the metal and wood industries. It offers decorative paints for consumers and professionals for surface protection and decoration. Its products include interior paints, lacquers, and effect products, exterior products for wood, masonry, and metal surfaces, as well as services related to painting. The company markets its products to retailers, consumers, painting contractors, and industrial users under the brands Alcro, Teks, Tikkurila, Vivacolor, Beckers, Finncolor, Jedynka, Kolorit, Pigrol, Polifarb Debica, and Zorka Color. Tikkurila was founded by Anders Lorentz Munsterhjelm on August 14, 1862 and is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland. | Process Industries |
Combitrans Oy
 Combitrans Oy Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Part of Fiserv, Inc., VR-Yhtymä Oyj is a Finnish company that provides freight forwarding services. The private company is based in Helsinki, Finland. The CEO of the company is Elisa Markula. VR-Yhtymà was acquired by Transpoint LLC, a SUB of Fiserv, Inc. from UPM-Kymmene Oyj on June 30, 2000. | Transportation |
VR-Yhtymä Oyj
VR-Yhtymä Oyj RailroadsTransportation VR-Yhtymä Oy operates as a travel and logistics services. Its business includes railway builder, construction companies, and engineering offices in the infrastructure sector. It also provides rail logistics services, as well as bulk materials and international logistics services by road. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. | Transportation |
Gustav Paulig Oy Ab
 Gustav Paulig Oy Ab Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Oy Gustav Paulig Ab manufactures and supplies coffee products. It offers roasted coffee, ready coffee drinks, chocolate drinks, and coffee service solutions for professionals. The company was founded by Gustav Paulig in 1876 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Suomen Lego Oy AB | |
| SCA Hygiene Products Oy AB | |
Kansainvälisen kauppakamarin (ICC) Suomen osasto
Kansainvälisen kauppakamarin (ICC) Suomen osasto Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Kansainvälisen kauppakamarin (ICC) Suomen osasto, founded in 1927 and based in Helsinki, Finland, is a globally recognized business organization that provides dispute resolution services for international commercial disputes through arbitration and mediation. The ICC also serves as a key influencer in international and national decision-making that affects the global business environment. With 6.5 million member companies and organizations, the ICC is the only global industry association that produces reports and research on the state of international trade. The ICC membership is open to all businesses and industry organizations worldwide. | Finance |
| Mainostajien Liitto Ry | |
| Kemianteollisuus ry | |
Keskuskauppakamari
Keskuskauppakamari Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Keskuskauppakamari operates as a chamber of commerce. The private company is based in Helsinki, Finland. | Commercial Services |
East Office of Finnish Industries Oy
East Office of Finnish Industries Oy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services East Office of Finnish Industries Oy operates as a business association. The private company is based in Helsinki, Finland. | Commercial Services |
| Suomalais-venalainen Kauppakamari | |
| Fazer Chocolates Ltd. | |
| Variteollisuusyhdistys Ry | |
| Association of Finnish Paint Industry | |
| Association of Finnish Advertisers |
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