Our organization

Business Finland's organization

Personnel

When your company is aiming for bold innovation and international growth, our experts are here to help.  

Business Finland employs about 450 experts.

We are part of the Team Finland network.

Offices

Wherever you go, our experts will make it easier for you to succeed!

Leadership Team

Lassi Noponen, Director General
Timo Metsä-Tokila, Executive Director, Funding Services
Risto Vuohelainen, Executive Director, Growth Services
Jenni Santalo, Executive Director, Marketing, Communications and Digital Solutions
Hannu Kemppainen, Executive Director, Insight and Finance
Heidi Elvilä, Executive Director, Talent, Legal and Administration
Teija Lahti-Nuuttila, Executive Director, Director General's Office

Board of Business Finland

Chair – Teppo Rantanen, Executive Director, City of Tampere
Vice-chair – Tiina Korhonen, Head of Department, Ministry for Ecomomic Affairs and Employment
Paula Eerola, Director General, Research Council of Finland
Juuso Heinilä, CEO, Finnvera Oyj
Jarno Syrjälä, Under-Secretary of State, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Outi Vaarala, Executive Vice President, Orion
Maria Wasastjerna, CEO, Kvanted