A 2nd generation family business
Dr. Juhani Aho founded medical center Aava’s predecessor in 1964 with his wife Eila Aho and two of their friends. In 1972 Juhani bought Ruka, a bankrupt skiing center in Kuusamo, Finland, even though he had no experience of the skiing business. A decade later another ill-faring skiing center Pyhä joined the growing group of Aho companies.
Since then the companies have gone through a formidable period of growth. Today the companies are run by Juhani’s five children Kari Jussi Aho, Miia Porkkala, Annakaija Lappalainen, Antti Aho and Ville Aho. The companies have a total turnover of over 200 million euros and employ more than 1000 people altogether.
About our values
Our way of doing business is strongly value-driven. Companies under the Aho Group umbrella function independentely but share a common set of values: brave and joyful entrepreneurship, long-term thinking, and sustainability.
Our companies are our passion
Entrepreneurship is our way of life and a tremendous source of joy. We are deeply involved with our companies. We identify as entrepreneurs, not investors.
We Are in it for the long run
As a family business our quarter is 25 years. We don’t make decisions based on short-term benefit or chase quick wins, but build value sustainably.
Sustainability is written in our genes
Being a long-term player sustainability is a prerequisite for us. We want to have a positive net effect to the surrounding society. In our companies sustainability is primarily concrete actions, which we lead and measure actively:
People make our business
Our employees are our greatest asset. We are driven by a will to understand our customer’s needs and constantly renew our offering to meet their requirements.
We are committed to Finland
Our companies are based in Finland – today and tomorrow. We employ locally and pay our taxes to Finland. No exceptions.
We want to grow sustainably
Growth means renewal. We are not ones to follow development from the sidelines and satisfy ourselves with what is. We want to grow sustainably and staying true to our values.
