Company
Almaco in brief
Founded October 9, 1998
ALMACO builds and modernizes Accommodation and Catering areas for owners and builders in the Marine and Offshore industries around the world.
One Supplier – A Complete Range of Solutions
Catering
- Galleys
- Buffets, Bars and Pantries
- Provisions Stores
- Refrigeration Machinery
Accommodations
- Cabins
- Wet Units
- Public Spaces
- Complete Living Quarters
Our Mission
To provide Accommodation and Catering solutions that enhance our customers’ business.
Our Vision
To be the most valued business partner for our customers in the marine and offshore industry.
Our Company Values
Customer Focus
Our customers rely on us to solve challenges, offer alternatives and make their lives easier when building and operating their units — and the importance of getting it right is critical. We put our customers first. You are our priority.
Innovative Solutions
Innovation is at the core of what we do. By applying our ingenuity and creativity, as well as listening to our customers' needs, we innovate to find solutions to some of the most complex and challenging problems for our customers.
Continuous Improvement
The constant advancement of technology, increasingly complex design work and ever-changing guest and regulatory requirements drive us to rely on advanced technology and performance metrics to optimize our products and systems for the benefit of our customers.
Sustainable Profitability
Environmental and social responsibility are of great importance to ALMACO, and together with a solid sustainable financial growth strategy for the company, we generate superior value for the organization, for the customer, and our society as a whole.
Winning Together
ALMACO is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies in the industry. Together with our customers, we deliver projects that create value to owners and unforgettable experiences for the users.
Board of Directors

Vilhelm Roberts
Vilhelm Roberts
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN since 2018
Board member 2005-2017
ALMACO Group President & CEO 2005-2017
MacGregor Group Managing Director
Passenger Ship Division 1996-2004;
General Manager Reefer Engineering 1994-1995

Ulf Hedberg
Ulf Hedberg
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN since 2018
Executive Chairman 2005-2017
Chairman & CEO 1998 - 2004
MacGregor Group President & CEO 1986-1997;
Executive Vice President & COO 1984-1985
Navire Cargo Gear Oy Managing Director 1982-1983;
Deputy Managing Director 1972-1981

Rainer Aalto
Rainer Aalto
BOARD MEMBER since 2018
Vice Chairman 2012-2017
Board Member 2004-2011
Cargotec Corporation Corporate Advisor 2005-2008
Kone Corporation Corporate Advisor 2004
Konecranes Plc CEO Asia Pacific 1998-2003
MacGregor Group Senior VP & CFO 1987- 1997

Mikael Hedberg
Mikael Hedberg
BOARD MEMBER since 1998
ADMARES Group CEO since 2015
ALMACO Group Executive VP & COO 2005-2014;
President & COO 1998- 2004
MacGregor Group Director Passenger Ships 1994-1997

Melanie Hernandez
Melanie Hernandez
DEPUTY BOARD MEMBER since 2018
ALMACO Group Human Resources management 2014-2018;
After sales management 2008-2014
Management Team

Esko Karvonen
Esko Karvonen
President & CEO
President Accommodation Systems Division
Holds position since 2017
BSc (Nav. Arch.)
Employed 2017
Management Team member since 2017

Björn Stenwall
Björn Stenwall
Executive Vice President & COO
President Catering Systems Division
Holds position since 2014
BSc (Nav. Arch.)
Employed 2014
Management Team member since 2014

Jean-Pierre Lepage
Jean-Pierre Lepage
President Service Division
Holds position since 2019
MSc (Sales and Marketing)
Employed 2009
Management Team member since 2019

Guillaume Faysse
Guillaume Faysse
Senior Vice President & CFO
Hold position since 2005
MSc (Econ.)
Employed 2005
Management Team member since 2005

Ana Albert
Ana Albert
Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience
Holds position since 2012
Education: MBA (Int. Bus.)
Employed 2012
Management Team member since 2012

Ines Rantanen
Ines Rantanen
Vice President, Human Resources
Holds position since 2008
Education: BA (Language Arts)
Employed 2005
Management Team member since 2008

Tero Rantanen
Tero Rantanen
Vice President, Business Process Development & IT
Holds position since 2003
Education: BSc (Political Science)
Employed 2001
Management Team member since 2003

Janne Mörönen
Janne Mörönen
Vice President,
HSEQ
Holds position since 2018
Education: M.Sc. Engineering
Employed 2013
Management Team member since 2018