NLL Honorary Member of the Year Award: Leena Niemistö

Written By Helene Auramo

This year, the prestigious NLL Honorary Member of the Year Award was presented to Leena Niemistö, a remarkable leader who has exemplified outstanding leadership in publicly listed companies.

🏢 Key Roles:

  • Chair of the Board: Finnish National Opera and Ballet, Nexstim, Nightingale Health, Precordior, Vapaus, LymphaTouch, DBC Global Oy, Imagine Clarity, Ambrocio, Opera and Ballet Grant Foundation

  • Vice Chair: Pihlajalinna, Messukeskus (Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre), Henna and Pertti Niemistö Art Foundation Ars Fennica

  • Board Member: Raisio, Yliopiston Apteekki, Digital Workforce, National Defence Course Association, Pro Markkinatalous

  • Former Board Roles: Stockmann, Elisa, Handelsbanken, Ilmarinen, Dextra

🏫 Education:

  • MD and PhD from the University of Helsinki Medical Faculty

  • Doctor of Administrative Sciences (hc) from the University of Vaasa

Leena Niemistö has been an influential figure in Finland’s corporate world. She was named the second most influential female decision-maker by Talouselämä magazine in 2017-2018 and third in 2019. Among her many accolades, she received the Women’s Board Award in 2019 and was named Alum of the Year 2023 by the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki.

Her exceptional contributions and visionary leadership have left an indelible mark on the Nordic business landscape. We are thrilled to recognize Leena Niemistö as an Honorary Member of Nordic Listed Leaders for 2024. 💖

Congratulations, Leena, and thank you for inspiring the next generation of leaders! 🌟

Helene Auramo
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