Management team

The CEO of Stockmann plc is in charge of the Group’s line operations in accordance with the instructions and regulations issued by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors appoints the company’s CEO and decides on the terms and conditions of his executive post, which are specified in a written CEO agreement. The Board of Directors also appoints the other members of the Group’s Management Team.

Susanne Ehnbåge has been the Group’s CEO since 12 May 2023.

The Stockmann Group’s Management Team has four members. Headed by the CEO, the Management Team is responsible for directing line operations and for preparing strategic and financial plans. In addition to the Group Management Team, the Lindex and Stockmann divisions have their own operative Management Teams.

The remuneration of the management is described in the annual remuneration statement (link opens on the same page).

Susanne Ehnbåge

CEO of the Stockmann Group and the Lindex Division

  • b. 1979, Swedish citizen
  • M.Sc.(Econ.), CEO of the Stockmann Group and Lindex division
  • Joined Lindex in 2018, has been in the current position since 2023

Tove Westermarck

Chief Operating Officer of the Stockmann division

  • b. 1968, Finnish citizen
  • M.Sc.(Econ.), Chief Operating Officer of the Stockmann division
  • Joined Stockmann in 1991, has been in the current position since 2023

Annelie Forsberg

CFO of the Stockmann Group and the Lindex Division 

  • b. 1972, Swedish citizen
  • M.Sc.(Econ.), CFO of the Stockmann Group and Lindex
  • Joined Lindex in 2018, has been in the current position since 2022

Jukka Naulapää

Chief Legal Officer of the Stockmann Group 

  • b. 1966, Finnish citizen
  • LL.M., Chief Legal Officer
  • Joined Stockmann in 1998, has been in the current position since 2008

additional information on the members of the management team

Susanne Ehnbåge, CEO of the Stockmann Group and Lindex

Relevant work experience Term
Stockmann plc, CEO 2023–
Lindex, CEO 2018–
NetOnNet Group, CEO 2016–2018
NetOnNet Group, Interim CEO 2015–2016
SIBA AB, Managing Director 2014–2017
SIBA AB, Vice Managing Director 2011–2014
SIBA AB, Market Director 2008–2011
Principal positions of trust at present Since
Komplett Group, Member of the Board 2023–
Ahlsell AB, Member of the Board 2018–

Tove Westermarck

Relevant work experience Term
Stockmann division, Chief Operating Officer 2023–
Chief Stockmann Style Officer 2022–2023
Chief Operating Officer, Stockmann Retail 2019–2022
Director, Supply Chain 2016–2019
Group’s Development Director 2014–2016
Director, Department Store Divisions distance retail business 2013–2014
Director, department stores in Russia 2008–2013
Sales Director, department stores in Russia 2007–2008
Marketing Director, international operations 2005–2007
Director, Tallinn department store 2004–2005
Marketing Manager, Helsinki city centre department store 2001–2004
Sales Manager, Helsinki city centre department store 1999–2000
Principal positions of trust at present Since
Fashion and Sports Commerce association, member of the Board 2022–

Annelie Forsberg

Relevant work experience Term
Stockmann Group, CFO 2022–
Lindex, CFO 2018–
NetOnNet AB, CFO 2017–2018
Lagerhaus AB, Acting CEO 2016
Lagerhaus AB, CFO 2016
Intersport AB, CFO 2012–2015
ICA Nonfood AB, CFO 2010–2012
ICA Nonfood AB, Head of Business Controlling 2008–2010
Gulins Fastigheter, CFO 2006–2008
Coop Norden AB, Head of Accounting 2001–2006
Bure Equity publ, Capio, Head of Treasury & Accounting 1999–2001
Principal positions of trust at present Since
Nordic Cleanroom AB, member of the Board 2018–

Jukka Naulapää

Relevant work experience Term
Stockmann plc,
Director, Legal Affairs
2006–
Company lawyer 1998–2006
Secretary to the Management Team 2001–
Hepo-Oja & Lunnas Oy, Law firm, Attorney 1991–1998
Principal positions of trust at present Since
Lindex, member of the board 2018–

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There is more information on managers’ share ownership and transactions here (link opens in the same tab).