[2][3] The CEO of Luke for the five-year term starting on September 10, 2018, is Johanna Buchert.
[4][5] According to the law on the Natural Resources Institute Finland, its field of business is the promotion of competitive economic activity based on the sustainable use of renewable natural resources, as well as the promotion of well-being and rural vitality.
The mission of the center is to carry out scientific research and development activities in its field, produce information and expert services to support social decision-making and official activities, carry out knowledge and technology transfer, produce statistics and maintain registers.
[12] The management center of Luke is located in Helsinki on the Viikki Campus.
According to its Regional Operations Strategy, Luke has four main offices: the headquarters in Helsinki, Jokioinen, Joensuu and Oulu.