Expert of the Week: Tomi Halme – strong and versatile experience in forestry and forest industry

Tomi Halme is a growth-focused leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and extensive knowledge of marketing and sales. Tomi is able to quickly build rapport and cross-cultural connections. He is adept at conducting market analysis and research to identify and qualify prospective clients.  Tomi says that he has strong background in forestry industry and products with … Continued

Faisal Al-Fairs – “Solving challenges is the only way to have a healthy business”

Faisal Al-Fairs has over 40 years of international experience in different engineering fields in various parts of the world, including Middle East, Africa, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Europe and Asia.  He says that challenges are are a part of daily business for every expert, especially if you operate in internationally-oriented market. ”Solving unexpected challenges is the … Continued

Donald Ibe – developing a sustainable economy in West Africa

Donald Ibe’s passion is to coordinate actions and activities that will see the West African economy develop through real investments in human capital and environmental capital, to see an influx of foreign participators in West Africa. “I developed the BridgeAfrica initiative as an avenue to promote, sustain and manage foreign investments in the region.” Donald … Continued

Ebony Granada – “Contributing to the solutions that will guide us to a more sustainable way of living”

Ebony Granada is an economist by academic background hoping to contribute to the solutions that will guide us to a more sustainable, and inclusive way of living. “I was able to begin this mission working with the UNGSII Foundation in Vienna as a project assistant. Here I am in touch with a group of individuals … Continued

Jussi-Pekka Kuivala – focusing on low-carbon district energy

Jussi-Pekka Kuivala’s expertise is focused on district energy, heating and cooling, heat recovery and combined heat and power as well as renewable energy and energy efficiency. Jussi-Pekka has several years of experience in energy consulting business.  “I have contributed as project manager and expert on technical design and financial analysis in numerous municipal energy projects, … Continued

Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom – “We can, and we must reduce our consumption of energy and raw materials”

Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom’s background is in the fashion business.  “I worked as a chief designer in several Finnish clothing companies between the years 1982–1993. After that I established a lifestyle magazine “Fitness” with a co-founder team.” Isa says that her active time as a publisher and Editor-in-Chief taught her problem solving in complex situations.  “Since 2000 … Continued

Joong-Jae Kim – making clean ecosystems by high energy efficiency tools

Joong-Jae Kim’s passion is to make clean ecosystem by high energy efficiency and eco-friendly tools. He got Ph.D degree in material science department, and worked within automotive engineering sector for around 10 years.  “Since I realized eco-system is worth working for, I joined SMP3. Geographically I have practical business experience in north-east Asia.” Currently, at … Continued

Eemil Rauma – “Companies need to offer solutions instead of relying to governments”

Eemil Rauma is one of the leading electric vehicle experts in Finland backed up with a strong and practical knowledge of mobility-as-a-service and automated driving. Eemil wants to be part of the change that enables our children and grandchildren to have the same possibilities that we and parents had and have. “I am motivated by … Continued

Liisa Andersson – advancing green growth

Liisa Andersson is devoted to her work and work for what she believes in.  “I currently work for Finance in Motion (FiM). FiM manages the Green for Growth Fund, a specialized fund and public-private partnership to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy in Southeast Europe and the European Neighborhood regions.” As an educational background, she … Continued

Arto Sivonen – less talk, more action

Arto Sivonen is the founder of Måndag, a marketing designer and an urban activist.  “Over the years, I’ve been involved in a number of projects that activate social change. I would like to renew the terminology that is used in marketing and focus on open communication and the participatory approach to involve people early in … Continued