As Managing Director, Kimmo is responsible for the overall operations of Kemin Digipolis Ltd. With more than 20 years of experience in regional development and business collaboration, he is a seasoned developer and builder of networks.
Kimmo creates the conditions for our expert team to succeed, while remaining actively involved in development work himself. In recent years, his work has also focused strongly on strengthening the vitality and attractiveness of Kemi in his role as the City’s Director of Economic Vitality.
Kimmo never seems to run out of things to do in his free time.
Talk to Kimmo about investment and business location opportunities, regional development, collaboration, or growth.
Tuomas leads the Circular Economy Centre and works with businesses, research organisations and other partners to create new opportunities through the circular economy.
Drawing on his extensive industrial experience, he helps build collaboration, strengthen competitiveness and drive new business development. He is also committed to reinforcing Sea Lapland's position as a leading circular economy region.
When he's not working, Tuomas can often be found orienteering in the great outdoors. A good sense of direction is useful both in nature and in business.
Looking for a partner in circular economy development? Talk to Tuomas.
When talking to Tytti, you will soon find yourself talking about timber production in managed forests and industrial wood construction as a long-awaited driver for change in the building sector. Tytti is a seasoned expert in forests and forestry, and she is widely renowned in circular economy networks as a leading expert in circular economy solutions for the built environment.
After a nice forest-themed chat, Tytti will change into her outdoor gear, grab a clearing saw or bucket and head off. To the forest, obviously.
Tytti – your expert of choice in timber and construction.
Project Manager, Circular Economy Solutions for the Built Environment
+358 40 504 2257
ContactLeena has known the company and its team members for nearly 20 years. She has customer service at heart and everyone around her is embraced by her easy-going nature and her expertise. Leena’s tasks include communication with partners, the internal communications of Digipolis, administration and day-to-day matters of the personnel. Extensive project tasks give an extra boost to workdays.
Our energetic customer relationship manager balances hectic work with wandering in the forests, and listening to music and podcasts. Occasionally, she immerses herself in the detail-rich puzzles of Jan van Haasteren – the best way to clear your mind!
If you have any questions related to customer relationships, partners, administration or projects, Leena is your answer.
Pirkka is at home in international networks, yet he understands the everyday realities of Finnish SMEs. Drawing on his extensive entrepreneurial background, he has experience of both growth opportunities and more challenging times. He has also spent several years working in corporate banking and business finance.
With his broad network and practical experience, Pirkka helps companies build new partnerships and make the most of international projects and opportunities.
In his free time, Pirkka enjoys staying active outdoors or heading to the tennis court. Cooking is another passion of his, and for Pirkka, barbecue season lasts all year round.
Looking for new networks or international opportunities for your business? Get in touch with Pirkka.
Päivi Keisu works with industrial investments in the Sea Lapland region. She has a background in regional development at the Lapland ELY Centre and experience in managing projects related to clean industrial change.
She has worked as Project Manager for the Invest in Veitsiluoto project and is responsible for Invest in services at Kemin Digipolis. Her main areas of work include invest in discussions, supporting companies in setting up operations, and working closely with companies, public authorities, and other partners.
Päivi is a reliable contact person and negotiation partner for companies planning and carrying out industrial investment projects.
Jenni Lampila works on mapping industrial side streams generated by companies in Northern Finland and assessing their suitability for wastewater treatment as part of the ProWater collaborative project. In addition, our Environmental Engineer is involved in the GREAT project, which aims to strengthen the Ajos logistics hub’s position as a strategic green transition investment area in the Sea Lapland region.
Jenni has a broad interest in advancing the circular economy and the environmental sector, and she is committed to serving customers with energy and determination.
Jenni’s energy and enthusiasm also carry over into her leisure time, where she pursues her passion for horses and equestrian activities.
For Eveliina, promoting the circular economy and contemplating new industrial solutions is all in a day’s work. Natural resources can be saved and climate change mitigated by means of new innovations, which is important for Eveliina. Outside working hours she is all hygge and hype.
Any questions related to new industrial solutions? Contact Eveliina.
Tuula knows the Sea Lapland region, its businesses and its people. An approachable Business Developer, she helps entrepreneurs and companies develop their business, find funding solutions and turn ideas into reality.
With a strong background in finance, Tuula combines extensive networks with a practical, hands-on approach to business development.
For Tuula, the circular economy is more than just work. She has given three old barns a new lease of life on her own property. Drills, saws and hammers are as familiar to her as business development plans. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dogs in the forest or relaxing in the swimming pool.
Looking for a sparring partner for your business? Get in touch with Tuula.
Ella works closely with local companies and knows the Sea Lapland business environment well. She helps businesses identify suitable funding opportunities, develop their operations and discover new possibilities for growth and success.
Ella is committed to improving the region’s business environment, making entrepreneurship as smooth as possible and helping companies build the conditions they need to thrive.
In her free time, Ella enjoys exploring the outdoors with her pack of dogs and attending dog shows.
Encouraging and supportive, Ella is always happy to help – so don’t hesitate to get in touch. Maternity leave.
Soile is an experienced communications professional who helps showcase the expertise of Digipolis, the Circular Economy Centre, Business Kemi and their projects. She creates content for websites and social media, produces articles and videos, and builds visibility for the organisation and the region.
Soile is passionate about making complex topics easy to understand and engaging to audiences. She highlights circular economy expertise, regional talent and the unique strengths of Sea Lapland. In addition to communications, she is also involved in organising events.
When winter gives way to summer, city life is left behind and Soile can be found enjoying nature in the countryside, close to the river.
Need help with communications? Feel free to get in touch with Soile.
