Sanoma News is the leading multi-channel media company in Finland, and its products in both print and digital format have a strong presence in the lives of their readers.
In addition to Helsingin Sanomat, the largest daily in the Nordic region, Sanoma News publishes Ilta-Sanomat, Finland’s largest quality tabloid and Taloussanomat, the number one digital financial media, as well as regional newspapers. Sanoma News is also one of the most significant digital media players in Finland.
Sanoma News publishes national and regional newspapers, which are complemented by supplements and online services. Its electronic marketplaces serve as meeting places for sellers and buyers. For corporate customers, Sanoma News offers printing and financial news services. Sanoma News operates in Finland, Estonia and Latvia.
Newspapers
Sanoma News is Finland´s leading newspaper publisher. We publish Finland´s most widely read newspapers and free sheet: Helsingin Sanomat, Ilta-Sanomat and Metro. Our regional newspapers are Etelä-Saimaa, Kouvolan Sanomat and Kymen Sanomat.
The digital services provided by Sanoma News offer a diversity of content, including news and entertainment as well as electronic marketplaces for sellers and buyers. The 20 most popular online services in Finland include five Sanoma News websites, representing approximately a quarter of the total number of visitors.
Sanoma News prints newspapers in five Sanomapaino production plants. The largest of these, Sanomala, is located in Vantaa. The other production plants are Hämeen Paino in Forssa, Savon Paino in Varkaus, Lehtikanta in Kouvola, and Saimaan Lehtipaino in Lappeenranta. Sanomapaino invests in continuous improvement, quality and responsibility. It has been awarded the ISO 9001 quality certificate, the ISO 14001 environmental certificate, and the OHSAS 18001 occupational safety certificate.
Pekka Soini has been a member of the Executive Management Group of Sanoma and CEO of the Sanoma News division since 1 April 2010.
He has worked for Helsingin Sanomat since 1980, holding various positions including Marketing Director 1998-2004 and as President 2004-2010.
Pia Huhdanmäki
Chief Human Resources Officer
Sanoma News Ltd, Sanoma Media Finland
Pia Huhdanmäki
Chief Human Resources Officer Sanoma News Ltd, Sanoma Media Finland
Pia Huhdanmäki has been a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 2010. She began her career as Assistant Legal Counsel at Sanoma Magazines Finland (formerly Helsinki Media Company Ltd) in 1996.
From 1999 to 2000, she worked as Legal Counsel at Sanoma Corporation. Since 2000, she has held various positions at Sanoma Entertainment Ltd (formerly SWelcom Ltd): Legal Counsel (2000–2003), Head Legal Counsel (2003–2006) and Senior Vice President of Administration (since 2007).
She was appointed Senior Vice President of Administration of Sanoma News Ltd in 2010 and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) both in Sanoma News Ltd and Sanoma Media Finland in 2011.
Jarmo Koskinen
President Sanoma Lehtimedia Ltd
Jarmo Koskinen
President Sanoma Lehtimedia Ltd
Born 1961
Jarmo Koskinen has been a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 2008.
He has held various positions at Etelä-Saimaa since 1982, including Production Manager (1996–2003), Advertisement Production Director (2003–2006) and Business Unit Director (2006–2008).
He has been President of Sanoma Lehtimedia since 2008.
Ari Kurenmaa
Chief Financial Officer
Sanoma News Ltd, Sanoma Media Finland
Ari Kurenmaa
Chief Financial Officer
Sanoma News Ltd, Sanoma Media Finland
Born 1967, M.Sc. (Econ.), LL.B.
Ari Kurenmaa has been a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 2010. He has worked for Sanoma since 2000, when he was appointed CFO of Sanoma Entertainment Ltd (formerly SWelcom Ltd).
Since 2006, he has served as CFO of Sanoma Entertainment Ltd. He has also served as CFO of Sanoma News since 2010.
In 2011 he was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Media Operations, Finland. His earlier positions include Accounting Manager at Oy AGA Ab (1996–2010), where he was also responsible for financing.
Risto Kyhälä
Senior Vice President, Brand, Sales
and Marketing Sanoma News
Risto Kyhälä
Senior Vice President, Brand, Sales and Marketing Sanoma News
Born. 1963, M.Sc.Techn
Risto Kyhälä has been a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 1.1.2013. He is responsible for media sales and brand management.
His earlier positions include CEO of Realia Group (2005–2012), Development Director at ISS Palvelut Oy (2004–2005), Executive Vice President at Engel Group Oy (1999-2004), Development Director at McDonalds Oy (1993-1999) and Consultant at Huoneistokeskus Oy (1987–1993).
Pekka Laakeristo
Chief Information Officer
Sanoma News Ltd, News & Media IT
Pekka Laakeristo
Chief Information Officer Sanoma News Ltd, News & Media IT
Born 1955, Master of Science in Computer Science and Digital Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Pekka Laakeristo has been a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 2006. Since 1982, he has held various positions at Sanoma News (formerly Sanoma Corporation), Sanoma Data and Helsingin Sanomat, including President at Sanoma Data (2006-2011), Chief Information Officer (2005–2006) and Director of Technology (2000–2005).
Masa Peura
Strategy Director
Sanoma News Ltd and Sanoma Media Finland
Masa Peura
Strategy Director Sanoma News Ltd and Sanoma Media Finland
Born 1978,M.Sc.Techn, MBA
Masa Peura has been a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 2011. As a Strategy Director he is also responsible for digital development. He has worked for Sanoma since 2004, when he was attending Sanoma’s Media Trainee Programme. He has served as Product development manager, Team Leader of Product Development Team and Head of Business Development at Helsingin Sanomat. He was also a member of the Management Group of Helsingin Sanomat 2006-2010.
His earlier positions include Consultant at Accenture (2003-2004) and at Booz Allen Hamilton (2003). Since 2008, he has been a board member of INMA (International Newsmedia Marketing Associaton) European Board.
Petteri Putkiranta
President Helsingin Sanomat
Petteri Putkiranta
President Helsingin Sanomat
Petteri Putkiranta has been a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 1.1.2013. He has worked for Helsingin Sanomat since 2008 as Vice President of Digital services, Vice President, Development and Vice President, Consumer customers.
His earlier career include various positions at Nokia (1989-1995). For example Sales Manager in Malesia (1992-1995) and Business program director in USA (2002-2005).
Tapio Sadeoja
Publisher and Senior Editor-in-Chief
Ilta-Sanomat
Tapio Sadeoja
Publisher and Senior Editor-in-Chief Ilta-Sanomat
Tapio Sadeoja has been a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 2010.
He has worked for Ilta-Sanomat since 1981, first as a reporter and then as the supervisor of foreign editors (1990–1996), Managing Editor (1997–2006), Editor-in-Chief (2006–2007) and Senior Editor-in-Chief (since 2007). Sadeoja was appointed Publisher in 2010. Since 2009, he has also served as Senior Editor-in-Chief of Taloussanomat.
Marja-Leena Tuomola
President Sanoma Digital Finland
Marja-Leena Tuomola
President Sanoma Digital Finland
Born 1962, LL.M., MBA
Marja-Leena Tuomola has been a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 2008. She is responsible for the Sanoma Digital Finland business unit (digital marketplaces and online classifieds) of Sanoma News.
She acted previously as a Senior Vice President of Business and Digital Operations of Sanoma News from 2008 to 2011. Her responsibilities included the strategy process, M&A and digital operations development matrix in Sanoma News.
Her earlier positions include Senior Vice President, Business Support Services (2000–2006) and Senior Vice President, Business Development (2007–2008) of Sanoma Entertainment Ltd. (formerly SWelcom Ltd) as well as Head Legal Counsel (1995–2000) of Sanoma Magazines Finland (formerly Helsinki Media) and Legal Counsel at Sanoma Corporation (1990–1994). Marja-Leena Tuomola was also a member of the Management Group of Sanoma Entertainment (2000–2008).
Ismo Vuoksio
President Sanomapaino
Ismo Vuoksio
President Sanomapaino
Born 1963, M.Sc.Techn
Ismo Vuoksio has been President of Sanomapaino and a member of the Management Group of Sanoma News since 2008.
He has worked for Sanoma News since 1989, holding various positions including Production Director (2004–2008) and Production Manager (1997–2003) at Helsingin Sanomat, Operations Manager at Ilta-Sanomat (1994–1996) and Project Engineer at the Sanomala printing plant (1989–1993). His earlier positions include Information Management Director at Paasipaino Oy (1988–1989).
Sanoma House
Helsinki Sanoma, Finland
Sanoma House is situated in Finlandia Park, a cultural oasis in the heart of Helsinki, north of the Helsinki railway station, beside Kiasma (the Museum of Contemporary Art) and the Music Centre.
It houses the editorial offices of Helsingin Sanomat, Ilta-Sanomat and Taloussanomat, and several digital services and marketplaces.
Sanoma House is a translucent glass creation designed by Professor Jan Söderlund and Architect Antti-Matti Siikala. In addition to the glass facades, they paid special attention to the functionality and usability of the facilities. The generous use of glass in the design lends an openness and lightness to the building.
The first and second floors mainly consist of covered public space. The triangular basic design creates fascinating and expressive spaces. The building is divided along two diagonal axes forming pedestrian thoroughfares.
One diagonal axis opens up to the Eliel Square entrance on the western side of the railway station and heads to the Music Centre. The other starts on the second floor, from the direction of Kiasma.
