All board members are elected at the elective assembly towards the end of the year. The term of a full board member is two years. The term of a deputy member is one year. Board members can be re-elected. You can find more information in our rules.
We in Games Finland’s Board 2026
Elina Sievänen (2026-2028) President
Licia Prehn (2026-2027) Vice President
Saara March (2026-2027) Secretary
Sabine Heyne (2026-2027) Treasurer
Taina Myöhänen (2025–2026) Head of Membership
Tarja Porkka-Kontturi (2025–2026)
Suvi Latva (2025–2026) Board member, industry contact
Cristian Girbea (2025–2026) Board member
Heidi-Hanna Karhu (2026–2027) Industry contact
Deputy Board Members
Annabelle Chansler (2026–2027)
Lea Bruder (2026–2027)
Lucile Dolbeau (2026–2027)
Johanna Noreila (2026–2027)
Niina Pesonen (2026–2027)
In addition to the officially elected board, WiGFi also has volunteers working on different projects and topics!
Become a Board Member
Any registered WiGFi member who is interested in helping to develop WiGFi and can commit to a year of voluntary work is welcomed to apply for a board seat at the elective assembly!
The elective assembly meeting is held in the autumn/early winter and board candidates can announce their candidacy before the meeting. A meeting invitation is sent via email to members, and information about our elective assembly is shared on our social media channels and website.
Back: Barbara Leal, Andrea Cozma, Leena Viitanen, Anu Tukeva, Laura Aaltonen, Suvi Kiviniemi
Front: Emilia Machuca (VP), and Taina Myöhänen (President).
Not present: Taija Kynkäänniemi, Maureen Sills, Liina Pütsepp and Jenni Ahlapuro.