Timo Lappi

Professional history and Board experience

Timo Lappi holds a PhD (University of Helsinki, 1999) and a Master of Laws (Helsinki School of Economics, 2002). He is a growth entrepreneur and business-oriented lawyer who started his career as a lawyer before becoming a growth entrepreneur at the start-up law firm Fondia in 2006.

As a growth entrepreneur, Timo has been involved in building two challenger companies, both of which he has served as CEO during their rapid growth phase. Fondia Plc has grown into the first international legal services company listed in the Nordic countries, while Heltti Oy already employs 200 people, providing occupational health and therapy services.

In 2025 Lappi returned to the role of CEO and Fondia. He also serves as the Chair of the Board of Witted Megacorp Oyj, Heltti Oy, Linio Biotech Oy and Nordic Business Group Oy. Timo has gained experience in listed companies by acting as chairman of the general meetings and chairman, member and secretary of the boards of directors, advising these companies on good corporate governance, risk management and securities market legislation.

In the fall of 2025 Lappi published a book on the core of corporate governance: the roles, powers, and responsibilities of shareholders, the board of directors, the chairperson, the CEO, the executive team, and the staff. The book provides practical tools for building an effective leadership chain and offers concrete answers to the challenges faced by company management.

Timo is a frequent and inspiring speaker on topics related to growth entrepreneurship, strategy, new business models, modern board work, leadership and legal issues.

 

Activities in Boardman

• Member of Boardman’s Board of Directors, 2025–, Vice Chair 2025–
• Member of Boardman’s Board of Directors , 2012–2014, and Vice Chair 2013–2014
• Chairman of the Boardman 2020 Board, 2011–2013

 

Expertise

• Growth entrepreneurship and management
• Good governance and risk management
• Company structures and funding rounds
• Legal matters

Contact information

timo.lappi@boardman.fi