Background

Makkonen, Kari Veikko was born on April 8, 1947 in Copenhagen. Son of Veikko and Irja (Haapanen) Makkonen.

Education

Master of Science in Economics, School of Economics & Business Administration, Helsinki, Finland, 1971.

Career

Managing director Puukeskus Oy, Helsinki, 1978-1980. Managing director Rauma-Repola Ireland Ltd., Dublin, 1981-1982. Vice president Rauma-Repola Oy, Helsinki, 1983-1985, member executive board, 1986-1990, United Paper Mills, Helsinki, 1991-1995, UPM-Kymmene, Helsinki, since 1996.

Chairman board directors United Sawmills Ltd., Helsinki, since 1991, Brooks Group Ltd., Dublin, since 1986, Puukeskus Oy, Helsinki, since 1986, Foundation Export Promotion of the Forest Industry, Helsinki, since 1988, Schauman Wood Oy, Lahti, since 2000, Anco Trae Aktieselskab, Copenhagen, since 1997.

Achievements

• Kari Veikko Makkonen has been listed as a noteworthy Paper company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocation: literature.

Connections

Married Ulla-Maija Puokka, May 23, 1970. Children: Antti, Helmi, Katri.

Father:

Veikko Makkonen

Mother:

Irja (Haapanen) Makkonen

Spouse:

Ulla-Maija Puokka

child:

Katri Makkonen

child:

Helmi Makkonen

child:

Antti Makkonen