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

Sandra Mittica – managing multiple complex projects from concept to delivery

Sandra Mittica is a highly skilled and hardworking operations executive, with strong production and project management skills. “I am known for being a highly social and ambivalent people-person with an ease and ability for connecting with individuals, clients, partners and colleagues from various backgrounds and industries.” Sandra is a multi-tasker, self-motivated team leader, and solution-oriented … Continued

Markus Mittler – “I like working in cross-skilled and cultural groups which initially got me interested to join Solved”

Markus Mittler is deeply into energy in the built environment and society together with energy production and consumption in general.  Today, he does real estate sustainability certifications and provide energy-efficiency services to real estate investors.  “My specialty knowledge lies in interpreting building value and returns on investment for energy-efficiency investments. In short, I am a … Continued

Todd Inouye – focusing on small and medium-sized businesses

Dr. Todd Inouye joined the Niagara University faculty in September 2016 after receiving his Ph.D. in Business Administration.  He also holds an Executive M.B.A. in Business Administration, a B.A. in Psychology, and certificates in International Management and Ethnic Studies, all from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.  Todd says that his primary research interests lie … Continued

Anna Törnroos-Remes – helping to save our seas

Anna Törnroos-Remes says that her professional and private passion is the sea and the creatures living in it. “As a marine ecologist, I am working with understanding how we change and can mitigate changes to the biodiversity and functioning of the coastal and underwater ecosystem in the Baltic Sea. One of my key challenges is … Continued

Eric Britton – reducing emissions from the mobility sector

Eric Britton is an experienced sustainability activist and distinguished Professor of Sustainable Development at the Institut Superieur de Gestion in Paris.  He is also managing director of EcoPlan International, an independent advisory network providing strategic counsel for government and business on policy and decision issues involving complex systems, social-technical change and sustainable development. Eric’s work … 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