Erja Sankari resigns from Summa Defence’s Board of Directors
Summa Defence Plc
Company announcement 28 October 2025 at 11:00 am EET
Erja Sankari, member of the Board of Directors and the Audit and Risk Committee of Summa Defence Plc, has announced her resignation from the company’s Board effective today due to personal reasons. In August, Ms. Sankari was appointed CEO of Foamit Plc, and she began in the role on 1 September 2025.
Following Ms. Sankari’s resignation, the members of Summa Defence’s Board of Directors are Arto Räty (Chair), Sirpa-Helena Sormunen, Antti Vehviläinen and Jussi Mälkiä.
“I would like to thank Erja for her professional contribution to the Board and wish her all the best in her new role,” says Summa Defence’s Chair Arto Räty.
SUMMA DEFENCE PLC
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Summa Defence in brief
Summa Defence Plc is a Finnish defense and security technology group whose mission is to create a strong industrial foundation of innovative defence and dual use SMEs for strengthening the comprehensive security of society.
Summa Defence aims for both M&A-driven and organic growth across three focus areas: maritime technologies, land technologies and new technologies. The company’s vision is to be a forerunner in comprehensive security industry.
The shares of Summa Defence Plc are listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Sweden (SUMMAS) and Finland (SUMMA).
The Company’s Certified Adviser is Augment Partners AB, [email protected], tel. +46 8 604 22 55.