The story
Founded by Arvo Ylppö, Erkki Leikola and Sauli Sipilä in 1948.1
OKDBV on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd
Oriola
Logo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Oriola is a Finnish medical industry business based in Espoo, founded in 1948.1 Its website says: “Oriola is a health and wellbeing company operating in the Nordics. Together with our customers, we are committed to building a healthier tomorrow by securing the safe, reliable distribution and use of pharmaceuticals and health and wellbeing products.”5 It was founded by Erkki Leikola, Sauli Sipilä and Arvo Ylppö.1 Its shares trade on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd under the symbol OKDBV.1
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1948Founded1
- TickerOKDBV on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd1
- Industryhealth care industry1
- HeadquartersEspoo1
- Websitewww.oriola.com
- Legal formjulkinen osakeyhtiö1
- LEI549300UWB1AIR85BM9572
- StatusActive2
- LEI statusIssued and current2
- Registered addressOrionintie 5, 02200 Espoo, Finland2
- Registered withFinnish Patent and Registration Office, 1999215-02
Corporate structure
Oriola sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
- Oriola Espoo, Finland
- Kronans Apotek Stockholm, Sweden
- Oriola Finland Oy Subsidiary · 100% · Espoo, Finland
Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.
Leadership
Who has led Oriola, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
197019801990200020102020
- FounderArvo Ylppö1
- FounderErkki Leikola1
- FounderSauli Sipilä1
- Chief executive officerEero Hautaniemi 2006 to 20171
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries (GLEIF)
Ownership links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); each one cites its LEI record.
Timeline
Links
- Websitewww.oriola.com1
- WikidataQ4045984
Sources
The numbers on this page point here. Each one links to the record it came from.
- 1WikidataOriola on Wikidata
- 2
- 3Wikimedia CommonsOriola logo by Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- 4
- 5Company websiteOriola website