Evaluation and diversity
Board evaluation
In 2022, after most of its meetings, the Board assessed the preparations of the meeting, the course of the meeting, and its own operations, in line with the principle of continuous development.
The Board of Directors conducted an annual evaluation of its operation and working methods during financial year 2022. The assessment was conducted internally. The results of the assessment were discussed confidentially also with the Nomination Board members to whom the report was provided.
Diversity principles of the Board of Directors
At Suominen, diversity has been recognized as an essential success factor in the long term. When considering the Board’s composition, diversity is assessed through a number of viewpoints. Diversity in the Board’s competencies, experience and opinions promotes openness to new ideas and helps the Board support and challenge the Company’s management. Furthermore, diversity promotes open discussion, integrity in decision making, good corporate governance, and effective supervision of both the Board and the management, and it also supports succession planning.
The Nomination Board of Suominen’s shareholders evaluates the number of members on the Board, its composition and the competence requirements of the Board in the light of the present and future needs of the Company. When assessing the composition of the Board, the Nomination Board considers, among other things, whether the Board possesses a broad range of business knowledge and members representing both genders and various ages. It is Suominen’s objective to have both men and women on its Board.
It is fundamental that the Nomination Board’s final proposal to the Annual General Meeting is based on the qualifications and competencies of each candidate. In addition, candidates must also have the possibility to devote a sufficient amount of time to the Board work.
Updated on March 10, 2023