Finnish Association of Development Agencies – SEKES
Members
SEKES’s membership is comprised of 57 development agencies, the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities, The Finnish Enterprise Agencies and the Federation Of Finnish Enterprises. In addition, SEKES and the European Association of Economic Development Agencies (EURADA) have reciprocal association membership.
Organisation and office
SEKES operations are organised through active member and network activities. In the TeamFinland building on Porkkalankatu 1 in the Ruoholahti district of Helsinki, the resources of the SEKES office consist of the executive director’s work contribution and outsourcing services.
Board of Directors 2025
Chairperson
Ulla Björn, Alavuden Kehitys Oy
Members
Vesa Alanko-Luopa, Järvi-Pohjanmaan Yrityspalvelu Oy
Tomi Haring, Business Joensuu Oy, Vice Chairperson
Daniela Mårtenson, Ab Jakobstadsregionens Utvecklingsbolag Concordia
Timo Paakki, Mikkelin kehitysyhtiö Miksei Oy
Vuokko Paso, Utajärven Yrityspuisto Oy
Fredrik Pressler, Posintra Oy
Riikka Tuomivaara, Pudasjärven Kehitys Oy
Tomi Tura, Lahden Seudun Kehitys LADEC Oy
Sari Åkerlund, Business Äänekoski
Expert members
Mikko Härkönen, Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities
Harri Jaskari, Federation of Finnish Enterprises
Anneli Komi, The Finnish Enterprise Agencies
