Veikkaus Appoints Jyri Lassi as New General Counsel

Veikkaus has appointed Jyri Lassi as its new General Counsel and a member of the company’s management team. Lassi joins Veikkaus from electric vehicle charging service company Virta Global.

Lassi will start at Veikkaus on September 1, 2025. He will replace Hanna Kyrki, who is moving to Summa Defence, and whose last working day at Veikkaus will be at the end of July.

Lassi’s appointment strongly supports Veikkaus’ strategy to be a modern and competitive gambling company in the coming years, successful both nationally and internationally. Finland is moving to a partial multi-license market during 2026. After the change in the law, gambling companies other than Veikkaus will also be able to apply for a license in Finland for, for example, sports betting and online casinos.

“Jyri Lassi has very diverse work experience in responsible and challenging legal positions in internationally operating companies. I am convinced that with his expertise we will move forward in a determined and controlled manner in the changing operating environment of the gambling industry,” Olli Sarekoski , CEO of Veikkaus, said.

Before Virta Global, Lassi has worked in management positions at Varjo Technologies, PayPal and Nokia, among others.

“Veikkaus is in an interesting situation as its monopoly position in Finland is being dissolved. The competitive situation offers the company great opportunities to grow and develop into an even more significant player, even internationally. It is a privilege to soon be part of that journey and to be able to influence Veikkaus’ new direction together with other employees of the company,” Lassi said.