Longtime Ilves Chair Petri Ojala Steps Down
Longtime Ilves chair Petri Ojala will step down from the boards of Ilves Edustus Oy and Ilves Stadion Oy after last week’s shareholders’ meeting, where the clubs also confirmed their annual financial results.
Petri Ojala, who has chaired Ilves Edustus Oy, will leave the company's board after an ordinary shareholders' meeting held last week, Tamperelainen reports.
At the meeting the companies confirmed their annual figures. Ilves Edustus Oy recorded revenue of €4,429,582 and a profit of €33,128 for the financial year. Ilves Stadion Oy, which runs Tammela Stadium, posted revenue of €2,433,141 and a profit of €59,388.
Ojala told the meeting he will step down from the Ilves Edustus Oy board and from his seat on Ilves Stadion Oy's board to focus on other responsibilities. He has served the club in several roles, including as chair of Ilves ry and as Ilves Edustus Oy's chairman during 2023–2026.
Juha Koskimäki was elected to the board. He brings long experience in Tampere football and business, having served as CEO of SNT-Group Oy and held positions supporting both Ilves and Tampere United. The board will select a new chairman at a later organizational meeting.
Risto Jalo, Katri Mattsson, Mikael Mäkinen, Kari Pansio and Jyrki Seppä will continue on the Ilves Edustus Oy board. Taija Holm, Risto Jalo, Katri Mattsson and Jyrki Seppä will remain on Ilves Stadion Oy's board. Authorized Public Accountant (KHT) Antti Niemistö of Moore Idman Oy will continue as auditor.
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