Pekka Koponen
Chairman
Education:
MBA from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland
MSc in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Oulu, Finland
Relevant experience and positions of trust:
Founder and former CEO of Spinverse
Chairman, Working Group on Innovation, Technology Industries of Finland (2018- )
Managing Director, Sunshine Kaidi (Finland) New Energy Co. Ltd. (2016)
Various positions from R&D to Marketing, Sales, Venturing and Strategy, Nokia (1990-2004)
Tuomas Airisto
Board member
Education:
MSc in Business, University of Turku, Finland
Relevant experience and positions of trust:
Chief Commercial Officer (B2B), Sanoma Media Finland (2019-)
CEO, Avidly Suomi (2012-2018)
Managing Director, Talentum Events Oy (2010)
Chairman of the Board, Zeeland Media Group (2015-2018)
Member of the Board, Sugar Helsinki Oy (2015-2018)
Member of the Board, Multiprint Oy, (2008-2015)
Laura Koponen
Board member
Education:
DSc in Technology, Aalto University, Finland
Relevant experience and positions of trust:
Managing Director of Spinverse, (2015-)
Member of the Board, 3DBear (2016-)
Various positions at Spinverse (2008-2015)
Tomas Hedenborg
Board member
Education:
MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Helsinki Technical University (now Aalto), Finland
Relevant experience and positions of trust:
Group CEO, Fastems Oy Ab (2013-now)
President and CEO, Finn-Power Oy (2005-2011)
President and CEO, HBPO Group (2000-2005)
President, Orgalim (2015-)
Chairman, DIMECC Ltd (2013-2016)
Member of the Board, Kemppi Oy (2018-)
Member of the Board, Meconet Oy (2019-)
Jorma Turunen
Board member
Education:
MBA from Helsinki School of Economics, Finland
MSc in Chemical Engineering, University of Oulu, Finland
Relevant experience and positions of trust:
CEO, Technology Industries in Finland (2010-2018)
President and CEO, Finpro (2006-2010)
President and CEO, Stonesoft (2002-2004)
Markko Vaarnas
Board member
Education:
MSc in International Business, Helsinki School of Economics, Finland
Relevant experience and positions of trust:
Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Takeoff Partners (2015-)
Various Chairman positions (Huone Events Hotels 2017-, Futures Platform 2016-, Meetingpackage.com 2015-, Boardman Grow 2018)
Co-Founder and CEO, Global Intelligence Alliance (1995-2014)
Various Board positions (Spinverse 2016-, Finnish Business Angel Network 2019-, LATO Strategy Tool 2015-2018, Deep Lead Inc. 2015-2018, etc.)
Niklas Weckström
Board member
Education:
MSc in Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
Professional Designation in International Business Management, UCLA, US
Relevant experience and positions of trust:
Vice President New Business, Spinverse Oy (2017-
Managing Partner, Spinverse Management Consulting Oy (2015-2017)
Senior Principal, Head of Management Consulting Middle East, Pöyry (2012-2015)
Director of Operations/Board member, RiffGO (2009-2011)
Managing Director, Wave Consulting FZE (2008-2009)
