Aleksi Rastas – “Think BIG and LOCAL”

Solved’s Expert of the Week Aleksi Rastas is a founder and the managing partner of future-oriented design agency MUUAN. His passion is to design socially, ecologically and economically sustainable life from small-scale to large-scale projects. “I want to look into the future and understand the ‘change’ it brings. This enables possibilities to co-create with different people and work with … Continued

Meaza Cheru – cleaning and greening cities

Solved’s Expert of the Week Meaza Cheru says that her greatest challenge so far was moving to Finland and adjusting to the lifestyle which was completely different from what she was used to. Meaza was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Ethiopia, the well esteemed departments were engineering and medicine. Meaza chose Civil Engineering, though … Continued

Pekka Riippi – creating value and sustainable growth

Our Expert of the Week Pekka Riippi says that his passion is to help Finnish companies to be more competitive in international markets. Pekka is creating more value, leading to sustainable growth, and developing great innovations for global successes. He is also interested in balancing digitalization, technology and human aspects. “I have an extensive operative and consultative … Continued

Elina Peltola – “There are always things to be improved”

Solved’s Expert of the Week Elina Peltola has over ten years of progressive experience within sales, supply chain and sourcing management and proven ability to lead international cross-functional teams, negotiate contracts, develop long-term sourcing strategies, manage working capital, complete cost analysis and source from low-cost countries. “I simply love helping people and organizations and using my professional … Continued

Andrew Eil – finding creative solutions and interacting with local partners

Solved’s Expert of the Week Andrew Eil is an independent consultant specializing in climate change and clean energy policy, impact investing, and international development. With nearly 15 years of international experience in public policy, diplomacy, sustainability initiatives, community development, and program design and implementation, Andrew brings versatility and interdisciplinary expertise to a broad portfolio spanning multilingual field work, strategic … Continued

Amos Ncube – fostering green industry strategies in Zimbabwe and in several other African countries

Solved’s Expert of the Week Amos Ncube has experience in carrying out research and developmental support services in Zimbabwe and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region on a wide range of areas. Over the past years, he has been working on the industrial applications of life cycle sustainability assessment, corporate environmental management, and greening supply chains. … Continued

Pekka Kantola – “Do not settle for the first, obvious solution to the problem”

Solved’s Expert of the Week Pekka Kantola says that his passion is to create profitable and sustainable green business. Lately, he has been working with LED-based illumination and water purification companies. “I feel my nature is a problem-solver, so working out challenges comes quite easy to me and the challenge itself motivates me. I have always been … Continued

Anneli Fischer – fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange on a global level

Solved’s Expert of the Week Anneli Fischer says that her passion is to lead projects which should empower organizations to manage social, environmental, and financial resources efficiently and sustainably. Anneli has several years of experience in international business and supply chain management, where her focus has been strategic and operative organizational development and process management. Anneli says … Continued

Petra Erätuli-Kola – creating a new generation innovation culture

Solved’s Expert of the Week Petra Erätuli-Kola is a business-minded innovation, human resource, sales and management professional. “I love to find new ways of doing things and bring projects to completion, innovative and motivated people around to help reach those goals.” Petra says that she is passionate about leadership, matchmaking, startups, strategy, wellbeing, human resources, innovation, motivation … Continued

Petri Ojanen – insulation makes a difference

Solved’s Expert of the Week Petri Ojanen is a HVAC and energy engineer, specialized in technical insulation. The term HVAC refers to the three disciplines of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.  Previously, Petri has worked in the Nordic Countries for seven years. He also has experience in sales and technical support, and Estonian market. “I have become … Continued