toimitusjohtajalla

Toimitusjohtajalla is the adessive form of the Finnish noun toimitusjohtaja, meaning the CEO. In Finnish grammar the adessive -lla is used to indicate location, possession, or the holder of a position in a sentence. When used with the noun for a person, such as toimitusjohtajalla, the phrase points to the CEO as the person who has a certain role, authority, or responsibility in the given context. For example, Toimitusjohtajalla on valta means “The CEO has authority.”

In corporate usage, the term refers to the chief executive officer, the highest-ranking individual responsible for daily operations and for implementing the board’s strategy. The CEO typically oversees management, coordinates functions across departments, and represents the company externally. In many Finnish companies the CEO is the person to whom the executive leadership team reports; the board of directors sets strategic direction and appoints the CEO.

Legal and governance context: The CEO’s position is usually defined by the company’s articles of association and the Finnish Companies Act (Osakeyhtiölaki). The board appoints or dismisses the CEO, approves major decisions, and monitors performance. The exact division of duties between the board and the CEO can vary by company, but the CEO generally handles day-to-day operations and execution of strategy.

Etymology and usage notes: The compound toimitusjohtaja combines “toimitus” (operation, administration) and “johtaja” (leader). The form toimitusjohtajalla is used to refer to the CEO as the person performing a duty or holding authority, while the possessive is typically expressed with toimitusjohtajan. The phrase appears in Finnish financial reporting, media coverage, and corporate communications.