Chief Conductors
- Martti Similä (1951-1957)
- Urpo Pesonen (1959-1978)
- Jouko Saari (1978-1984)
- Ulf Söderblom (1985-1988)
- Osmo Vänskä (1988-2008)
- Jukka-Pekka Saraste (as Artistic Advisor) (2008–present)
- Okko Kamu (Chief Conductor designate) (tenure begins in 2011)
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