The Advisory Board of the Saari Residence

The Advisory Board of the Saari Residence consists of a chairperson and six members, who are appointed by the Board of Trustees of Kone Foundation. Key duties of the Advisory board include planning and developing the operations of the Saari Residence. For example, the Board created and developed the Saari Well concept and prepared a strategy for the Saari Residence.
Photo: Vilja Pursiainen

Members of the Advisory Board of the Saari Residence:

Sirpa Pietikäinen

MSc (Econ.), MEP, Chairperson 2007–

Photo: Vilja Pursiainen

Photo: Vilja Pursiainen

Read more about Sirpa Pietikäinen in the interview: Encounters increase understanding


Kirsti Lehmusto

Partnership director, advisory board member 2007–, vice chairperson 2015–

Photo: Kirsti Lehmusto

Read more about Kirsti Lehmusto in the interview: Codelessness facilitates encounters


Anna Kirveennummi

Researcher and coordinator, advisory board member 2007–

Kaskas Media 20160407 Turku. Koneen säätiö, Saaren kartanon johtokunnan jäsen Anna Kirveennummi.

Read more about Anna Kirveennummi in the interview: Inspiring Encounters Occur at the Saari Residence


Kai Lehikoinen

Director of Research Centre, advisory board member 2013–

Photo: Vilja Pursiainen

Photo: Vilja Pursiainen

Read more about Kai Lehikoinen in the interview: ”The World Does Not Happen in Silos”


Henri Terho

Special adviser, advisory board member 9/2015–

Photo: Vilja Pursiainen

Photo: Vilja Pursiainen

Read more about Henri Terho in the interview: Art helps in trusting humankind


Heidi Grönstrand

Senior lecturer, advisory board member 12/2015–

Photo: Magnus Laupa

Photo: Magnus Laupa

Read more about Heidi Grönstrand in the interview: Art and science bring structures into view


Tuula Närhinen

Artist, architect and doctor of visual arts, advisory board member 2019–

Photo: Vilja Pursiainen / Kone Foundation

Read more about Tuula Närhinen in the interview: Encounters are observations of the world