Board of Directors
Raif Nisametdin
Chairman of the Board since 2021
Born: 1963
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.)
Nisametdin has broad experience in scaling up green economy companies from the start-up phase to the public listing phase. He is also an experienced investor and has a long working history dealing with international trade and finance. Nisametdin currently serves in Investment Management at Ajanta Oy.
Main Occupation
Ajanta Oy, Investment Management, 2020–
Key work experience:
- Rhed Consulting Oy, founder and CEO, 1997–
- Betolar Plc, Advisor, 2021
- Espan Matto Oy, CEO 2008–2018
- Mazot Oy, CEO, 1994–1997
Other positions of trust:
- Black Donuts Engineering Inc., Board member, 2017–
- Filtra Group Oy, Board member, 2020–
- Betolar Plc, Board member, 2019–2021
- Operative Recovery Solutions JMR Ltd Oy, Board member, 2019–2020
- Scandinavian Biogas AB, Board member, 2016–2017
- Scandinavian Biogas AB, Board member, 2010–2013
Dr. Ralf Paul Jung
Board member since 2023
Born: 1963
Education: Dr. rer. nat. (Ph.D.)
Dr. Jung has 32 years of consulting and management experience, focusing on strategy, growth, M&A, value generation, and results enhancement for foundries and the automotive industry. He is the founder of Dr. Jung Consulting GmbH.
Main Occupation
Dr. Jung Consulting GmbH, owner 2015–
Key work experience:
- Baker Tilly Roelfs Unternehmensberatung GmbH (formally Rölfs Partner, formally intra Unternehmensberatung GmbH), Düsseldorf, Germany, Management Consultant, 1995 Project Team Leader, 1997 Business Unit Leader (Foundry industry practice), 2000 Partner, 2013 Managing Partner and 2014 additionally CEO of Baker Tilly Rölfs group central service areas (Finance, Conrolling, IT, Marketing)
Other positions of trust:
- Investor and member of the advisory board, Xebios Diagnostics GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015–2021
Lauri Pietarinen
Board member since 2023
Born: 1979
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.)
Pietarinen has served as CEO of Ajanta Oy since 2017. Previously, served as Founding Partner of Prudentus Capital Oy (2015–2017) and Investment Director of Hartwall Capital (2010–2015).
Main Occupation
Ajanta Oy, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 2017–
Key work experience:
- Prudentus Capital Oy, Managing Director and Founding Partner, 2016–2017
- Prudentus Capital Oy, Founding Partner, 2015–2016
- Hartwall Capital Oy, Investment Director, 2010–2015
- E. Öhman J:or Securities Finland Ltd, Analyst, 2005–2010
Other positions of trust:
- HIFK Gymnastics ry, Board Member, 2021–
- Alexandria Group Oyj, Board Member, 2019–
- Prudentus Capital Oy, Chairman of the Board, 2017–
Joonas Rauramo
Board member since 2021
Born: 1983
Education: M.Sc. (Tech.), M.Sc. (Econ.)
Rauramo is an experienced green technology and renewable energy business leader who is passionate about driving the global transformation to a CO2-free future. He has served as CEO of Coolbrook Oy since 2022. Prior to joining Coolbrook, Rauramo worked for 15 years in Fortum. In Fortum, he has held various managerial and executive positions in strategy, M&A, and business line roles, most recently as the Vice President of Wind Business Area.
Main Occupation
Coolbrook Oy, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 2022–
Key work experience:
- Coolbrook Oy, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Industrial Partnerships, 2021–2022
- Fortum Oyj, Vice President, Wind, 2018–2021
- Fortum Oyj, Vice President, Solar and Wind Development, 2016–2018
- Fortum Oyj, various leadership roles in strategy and business development, 2007–2016
Other positions of trust:
- Korkia Oy, Board member, 2022–
Riikka Ylikoski
Board Member since June 2024
Born: 1978
Education: M.Sc. (Econ.)
Ylikoski has served as the CFO of Plugit Finland Ltd since August 2024. Prior to joining Plugit Finland, she worked at Betolar Plc as CFO. Ylikoski is a finance and business professional with extensive experience in financial management, business management, development projects, and business transformation.
Current Occupation
CFO in Plugit Finland Ltd
Key work experience:
- Betolar Plc, CFO, 2021–2024
- Cargotec Plc, 2008–2020:
- Director, Strategy and Portfolio management in Kalmar, 2019–2020
- VP Finance in Kalmar Automation and
- Projects Division, 2015–2019
- VP Finance Development, 2012–2014
- VP Finance in Industrial and Terminal
- Business Area, 2010–2012
Controller in Kalmar, 2008–2009
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Controller in Boliden Harjavalta Ltd, 2005–2008
Current positions of trust: