1978, MSc; 1992, MBA; 2003, Doctor of Science in Technology. Served close to 30 years in pulp, paper and metal industries in Finland, Germany and the US. 2007, founded a consulting and investment company; until 2009, served as Managing Director. Since 2009, President and Chief Executive Officer, Technology Academy Finland. Member of the board of directors of listed, unlisted, large, medium & small cap companies. Interests: how the state of the world could be improved through technologies; skiing; mentoring; art & design.