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Strategic Management Unit 

  • Switchboard 020 634 11, Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 15:00
  • When calling from abroad +358 20 634 11
  • Email addresses of Kela's staff: firstname.surname@kela.fi

Head of Unit
Heli Korhola, Strategy Director

Strategy and Development Management
Jiri Hänninen, Senior Strategy Specialist

Financial Management and Investment Operations
Sami Rapiokallio (termp. 1.9.2025-31.8.2026), Financial Planning Manager

Human Resources Management and Employer Operations
Pasi Lankinen, Director of Human Resources

Legislative Development Management and Public Relations
Auli Valli-Lintu, Director of Legislative Development

Last modified 11/3/2026