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Management and decision making

The member municipalities Espoo, Kirkkonummi and Kauniainen are represented in Omnia’s decision making. Espoo is represented on the board by six members, Kirkkonummi by two and Kauniainen by one member.

Board

Omnia's board is responsible for the financial and efficient management Omnia’s operations. The board is governed by the Basic Treaty and the governance rule. The board of has nine members and each has a personal deputy.

Members
  • Pirjo Kemppi-Virtanen (pj.), Espoo. Substitute Jaakko Ravald.
  • Laura Malme (varapj.), Espoo. Substitute Sakari Kouti.
  • Abdirahman Ali, Espoo. Substitute Habiba Ali.
  • Kaisa Alaviiri, Espoo. Substitute Päivi Käri-Zein.
  • Tapani Ala-Reinikka, Kauniainen. Substitute Satu Mollgren.
  • Jarno Eerola, Espoo. Substitute Kirsi Koivunen.
  • Karri Karsi, Espoo. Substitute Jarmo Jääskeläinen.
  • Jussi Määttä, Kirkkonummi. Substitute Sanna Andersén.
  • Paula Oittinen, Kirkkonummi. Substitute Olli Pulkkinen.

General meeting

At the general meeting, the voting rights of the representatives of the member municipalities are determined in proportion to the shares of the municipalities' share capital. The meeting is held twice a year. A quorum is reached when all members are represented at the meeting.

Audit board

The general meeting elects three members and a deputy for each member to the Audit Board for the audit of the administration and finances for the years corresponding to its term of office, and appoints a chairman and a vice-chairman.

Members
  • Jyrki Seppänen (pj.), Espoo
  • Risto Nevanlinna (varapj.), Espoo
  • Tiina Rintamäki-Ovaska, Kauniainen

Legal protection committee

The tasks of the committee (Section 93 of the Basic Vocational Education Act 531/2017) decide on the revocation or restoration of the right to study, the temporary suspension of a student, the removal from a dormitory and the suspension of studies.

Members 17.3.2021– 17.3.2024
  • Terhi Pippuri, chairperson, student welfare manager, City of Espoo
  • Sanna Hosio, teacher representative, Omnia
  • Erja Kumpulainen, branch director Omnia
  • Kaisa Martikainen, student representative, Omnia
  • Tarja Malmivirta, administrative lawyer, committee presenter, Omnia
  • Tapio E. Nieminen, social services manager, City of Espoo
  • Sari Rautiainen, service manager, Omnia
  • Tapio Siukonen, referendary, special expert, Omnia

Executive group

The executive group takes care of the practical implementation of the decisions of the general meeting and the board of directors and prepares other matters concerning joint decision-making and the development of the Regional Education Authority of the Region. 

Tuula Antola, General Director

Key areas of responsibility: Omnia's operational and financial management, coordination of education and corporate policy, corporate relations, international relations, preparation of the affairs to the board and implementation of decisions.

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Maija Aaltola, Principal

Key areas of responsibilty: Principal of Education and Student Services -unit. Teaching and education in vocational education and training, general upper secondary school for adults and adult education centre according to the authorisation to provide education. Planning, guidance and support services that ensure teaching and studying. 

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Päivi Korhonen, Director of Public Affairs

The Director of Public Affairs is responsible for societal advocacy, reputation management, and related stakeholder collaboration, coordination of networks, and media relations. Additionally, the Director of Public Affairs is in charge of corporate-level visits and events.

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Kirsi-Elina Kettunen, Director of Finance

Key areas of responsibility: Directing of the financial services and strategic investment and space planning. Responsible for the operative functioning of the financial services, ensuring the functioning of daily operations and directing the development of the financial processes.

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Tarja Malmivirta, Administrative Lawyer

Key areas of responsibility: tasks related to decision making, administration, jurisdiction, labour market, co-operation and insurance.

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Tuukka Soini, Development Director

Key areas of responsibility: Digital services, IT security, project and international operations, quality, data management, interoperability.

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Mia Viljanen, Specialist

General Director’s Assistant, secretary of the executive group and board.

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