Long-time Chairman of the Board of Olvi plc, Heikki Hortling passed away unexpectedly at home in Iisalmi on 10 April 2016. Heikki Hortling served as Chairman of Olvi plc's Board of Directors since 1998. He was Vice Chairman of the Board from 1987 to 1997.

Prior to that, he managed the company's materials and procurement operations.