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Verkkokauppa.com appoints Ville Sammalkorpi as chief strategy and technology officer

Dec 22, 2025

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E-commerce pioneer Verkkokauppa.com Oyj announced today it has appointed Ville Sammalkorpi as chief strategy and technology officer and a member of the management team.

Sammalkorpi will start in the role on March 2, 2026, reporting to CEO Panu Porkka. Sammalkorpi succeeds Jyrki Tulokas, who will leave the company as previously announced at the end of January 2026 to join another organization.

Sammalkorpi brings nearly 25 years of experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, and strategy across retail, mobile communications, and financial services. He joins from Greenstep, where he serves as a partner in technology and development. His previous roles include senior positions at SOK, OP Financial Group, and Nokia. Sammalkorpi holds a Master of Science in Engineering Physics from the Helsinki University of Technology.

CEO Panu Porkka said, “We are delighted to welcome Ville to our management team,” adding that his experience “will be instrumental in further strengthening our capabilities and driving innovation.”

Verkkokauppa.com delivered strong third-quarter 2025 results, with revenue rising 14.9% to EUR 131.2 million and operating profit surging to EUR 7.2 million (0.1), per an earlier interim report.

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Emmi Laine

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.