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Janne Sorainen to become EVP, CEO of Mandatum Life on June 1
Janne Sorainen to become EVP, CEO of Mandatum Life on June 1

Mar 12, 2026

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Chief Actuary Janne Sorainen will become executive vice president of the with-profit business, CEO of Mandatum Life Insurance, and a member of Mandatum’s group management team starting June 1, 2026. 

Sorainen will succeed Jukka Kurki, who is stepping down from his operational duties on the same date, the Nordic asset manager announced yesterday.

Sorainen, who has worked within the group since 2011, will report to CEO Petri Niemisvirta. Kurki will transition to a governance role and has been appointed a member of the board of directors of Mandatum Life Insurance. beginning June 1. The appointment is subject to there being no objections from the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority.

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“I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to Jukka Kurki for his unwavering contribution to Mandatum’s success,” Niemisvirta said. “At the same time, I am delighted to congratulate Janne Sorainen on his appointment as Jukka’s successor.”

Mandatum is a Finnish financial services provider specializing in asset and wealth management and life insurance, serving institutional investors, companies, and private individuals.

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Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.

Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.

Authors

Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.

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