Board of directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for the management of Alandia according to the Charter of the Board of Directors. It also elects the committees that ensure the successful running of Alandia’s operations. These committees are: The Audit Committee and the Compensations and Succession Committee.

Stefan Björkman

Chairman of the Board

Born: 1963

Member of the board since: 2019

Primary working experiences:

CEO, Föreningen Konstsamfundet r.f.

Education:

Master of Science (Engineering) / DI, Teknillinen korkeakoulu - Tekniska Högskolan

Other positions of trust:

Member of the Board, Coronaria Group AB, 2025-

Chairman of the Board, Nordic Retail Partners JV LP, 2023-

Member of the Board, Hufvudstadsbladet Ab, 2023-

Chairman of the Board, Amos Rex Ab, 2023-

Member of the Board, JM AB, 2023-

Chairman of the Board, Cor Group, 2023-

Member of the Board, Lindex Group Oyj, 2019-

Jan Hanses

Vice Chairman of the Board

Born: 1961

Member of the board since: 1989

Primary working experiences:

LL.M. Trained at the bench

Education:

Master of Laws

Other positions of trust:

Chairman of the Board, Ångfartygaktiebolaget Alfa 2025 -

Member of the Board, Viking Line Abp 2025 -

Member of the Board, Finnish Shipowners’ Association 2008 -

Member of the Board, Ålands Tidnings Tryckeri Ab 2013 -

Anna-Kitty Ekstam

Member of the Board

Born: 1969

Member of the board since: 2026

Primary working experiences:

Ekstam Advisory

Education:

Master of Laws

Mats Engblom

Member of the board

Born: 1977

Member of the board since: 2025

Primary working experiences:

Senior Vice President Finance (CFO), Viking Line Abp

Education:

Master of Science in Business and Economics

Other positions of trust:

Member of the Board, Gotland Alandia Cruises, 2023-

Espen Husstad

Member of the Board

Born: 1968

Member of the board since: 2025

Primary working experiences:

General Manager, Norske Selskab

Education:

1993-1997: Industrial Mathematics, NTNU Doctor of Engineering (PhD equivalent)

Fysikk og matematikk, NTH, Sivilingeniør

Other positions of trust:

Chairman of the Board, Claims Carbon Institute AB

Björn Nilsson

Member of the Board

Born: 1964

Member of the board since: 2025

Primary working experiences:

CEO, Gotlandsbolaget AB

Education:

Columbia University, New York

Other positions of trust:

Chairman of the board, Gotlandian AB

Chairman of the board, Trojaborg Aktiebolag

Member of the board, Ljugarn Holding AB

Peter Wiklöf

Member of the Board

Born: 1966

Member of the board since: 2017

Primary working experiences:

CEO/Managing Director, Ålandsbanken Abp

Education:

Master of Laws

Other positions of trust:

Chairman of the Board, The Åland Chamber of Commerce 2011 -

Member of Administrative Council,Ålands Ömsesidiga Försäkringsbolag 2009 -

Chairman of the board, Crosskey Banking Solutions Ab Ltd 2008 -

About Alandia

Alandia is an insurance company with focus on Marine, Cargo and Boat insurance. With over 80 years of experience Alandia provides superior marine insurance expertise and claims service to its customers by creating long-term relationships in a committed and accountable way. Headquartered in Aland islands and with offices in Helsinki, Oslo and Stockholm Alandia employs approximately 120 professionals.

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