Tomi Lounema appointed Director General of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency

On 16 January 2025, the Government appointed Tomi Lounema (M.Sc. Engineering) as Director General of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) for the period of 1 February 2025–31 January 2030.

Lounema previously worked at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment as Director of the Unit overseeing the technical safety and performance management of Tukes (2009–2019). Prior to that, he was Director of Product Safety Enforcement at the Consumer Authority. Most recently, Lounema was employed at Suomen Erillisverkot Oy, first as Chief Specialist from 2021 and as Director (for security and preparedness) from June 2024. He was Chief Executive Officer of the National Emergency Supply Agency in 2019–2020.

Based on his work experience, Lounema has a strong knowledge of the sector and administration of Tukes as well as of safety enforcement and legislation in the sector. In all, he has nearly 21 years of managerial experience. 

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) supervises and promotes the technical safety, conformity and reliability of products, services and production systems, the safety of plant protection products, and consumer and chemical safety. Tukes is also responsible for tasks related to assessing the competence of inspection bodies and the accreditation system as well as official duties related to exploration and mining activities.

The Director General directs the agency’s activities and is responsible for their development and effectiveness as well as the achievement of the agency’s objectives. 

A total of 15 applications were received for the post. 

Inquiries: Jan Hjelt, Director General, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, tel. +358 295 048 940