Board of Directors
The Board of Directors supervises Sensofusion’s operations and management, deciding on significant matters concerning the company’s strategy, investments, organization and finance in accordance with the Finnish Companies Act. The Board of Directors has general competence to decide and act in all matters not reserved for other corporate governing bodies by law or under provisions of the company’s Articles of Association. The Sensofusion’s Board of Directors does not participate in the company’s day-to-day operations.
According to the company’s Articles of Association, the Board of Directors consists of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 ordinary members. The Annual General Meeting decides election of the members and the Chair of the Board of Directors. The term of office of the members of the Board of Directors ends at the close of the next Annual General Meeting following the election.
The Board’s duties
The Board of Directors’ responsibilities include, for example, approving and overseeing the implementation of Sensofusion’s strategy and annual plan. The Board appoints and, if necessary, dismisses the CEO, determines the CEO’s terms of employment. In addition, it approves the appointment of leadership team members as well as the remuneration of executive management and decides the principles of the company’s remuneration, bonus and incentive schemes. The Board also monitors the company’s financial performance, approves financial statements and the company’s dividend policy, and submits a dividend proposal to the Annual General Meeting.
Furthermore, it reviews audit-related matters together with the statutory auditors and decides on major or strategically significant operational matters, including significant investments, business acquisitions, and other strategically important operational matters.
Sensofusion does not have an audit committee. The statutory duties of an audit committee are instead carried out collectively by the entire Board of Directors.
Composition of the Board of Directors
Timo Ahopelto
Chair of the Board
Background add
The Chair of the Board of Directors of Sensofusion since 2026, a member of the Board of Directors since 2024
b. 1975, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Industrial Engineering and Management)
Current roles and responsibilities:
Lifeline Ventures, Founder, Partner
Nokia Oyj, Member of the Board
Finnish startup community, Chair of the Board
OURA, Member of the Board
Relevant previous experience:
Blyk, Chief Strategy Officer
CRF Health Oy, Founder, CEO
McKinsey & Company, Consultant
TietoEVRY Oyj, Member of the Board, Vice Chair of the Board
Independent of the company and not independent of its significant shareholders. Timo Ahopelto is dependent on Lifeline Ventures, a major shareholder of the company.
Tuomas Rasila
Board Member
Background add
The founder, the CEO of Sensofusion, a member of the Board of Directors since 2016
b. 1983, Finnish citizen
Current roles and responsibilities:
Haave Oy, CEO, Member of the Board
Stealth Black Oy, CEO, Member of the Board
RND Works Oy, Chair of the Board
Shekel Oy, Chair of the Board
Scandinavian Seaplanes Oy, Member of the Board
Relevant previous experience
Sensofusion Plc, Chair of the Board
Not independent of the company or its major shareholders. Tuomas Rasila is dependent on Haave Oy, a major shareholder of the company.
Kjell Forsén
Board Member
Background add
A member of the Sensofusion’s Board of Directors since 2026
b. 1958, Finnish citizen
Current roles and responsibilities:
Valamo Foundation, Member of the Council
Tvärminne Zoological Station, Member of the Supervisory Board
Relevant previous experience:
Vaisala Oyj, CEO
Ericsson Group, various management positions, incl. CEO of Ericsson Finland
Oilon Group Oy, Chair of the Board
VR-Yhtymä Oyj, Chair of the Board, Chair of the HR and Remuneration Committee
NRC Group, Chair of the Nomination Committee
VTT, Member of the Board
Independent of the company and its major shareholders.
Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen
Board Member
Background add
A member of the Sensofusion’s Board of Directors since 2026
b. 1970, Finnish citizen, M.Ed.
Current roles and responsibilities:
Finnish Business Angels Network ry, CEO
Metaktik Oy, Senior Adviser
LOUHE Oy, Member of the Board
Finnish Mortgage Association (HYPO), Member of the Supervisory Board
HRS Advisor Oy, Member of the Advisory Board
Relevant previous experience:
Keskisuomalainen Oyj (Etelä-Suomen Media Oy), Regional Director
Isku Baltics AS, Managing Director
Priceff Ab, various positions, incl. Partner, CEO, COO
EMBERION Oy, Member of the Board
Kennotech Ltd, Member of the Board
Independent of the company and its major shareholders.
