People
Outi Vaarala
Outi Vaarala is member of Business Finland’s Governance Board for the appointed term March 23, 2026 to March 22, 2028. The current agency directory identifies the external affiliation as Executive Vice President at Orion. The board governs the agency and the Business Finland group and makes funding decisions within government budget authorizations. Board affiliation is not a personal financial participation. Orion’s current profile identifies her as Executive Vice President, Research & Development, with earlier oncology and translational-research leadership at Orion, AstraZeneca and MedImmune. She is a professor in pediatric immunology and autoimmune diseases and holds a medical doctorate. Orion independently confirms her Business Finland board membership from 2026.
Roles
Governance Board Member