Ilkka Kosola, M.Sc. (Econ.), has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the executive management team at Veikkaus. He will assume his new role by the end of September 2026.

Kosola will play a significant role in Veikkaus’ ongoing transformation towards the partial multi-license system and the execution of the company’s 2030 strategy. He brings with him extensive experience in demanding financial management positions and a strong track record of leading successful strategic projects and transformations. 

Ilkka’s broad and international experience in leading finance and IT functions, combined with his proven ability to drive change and execute strategic transactions, makes him an excellent fit for Veikkaus as we navigate this period of significant transformation, says Olli Sarekoski, CEO and President at Veikkaus.  

We are confident that his expertise will be a great asset to our company and our executive management team as we work towards our strategic goals for 2030. 

Kosola joins Veikkaus from his position as Group CFO at Reaktor. He has previously served as Group CFO at Adven Group and has held several senior finance and business control positions at companies such as TietoEvery, Basware, and Fortum.

His career includes a strong history of successful M&A transactions, financial turnarounds, and the development of modern, digitally enabled finance functions.  His expertise also includes areas such as artificial intelligence in finance and international board work. 

I am thrilled to be joining the Veikkaus team and to have the opportunity to contribute to the next chapter of this iconic Finnish company, says Ilkka Kosola.  

Veikkaus is at a pivotal point in its history, and I am eager to apply my experience to support the company’s transformation and the execution of its new strategy in the opening license market. 

Kosola holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Vaasa.