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Meet the team

Our group of multidisciplinary professionals is at your service!

Infine is a Nordic startup specialising in sustainability management with data. We help companies create profitable sustainability and leverage it as a competitive advantage. We have built a work community united by an entrepreneurial spirit, extensive networks, and a shared commitment to meaningful work.

You can reach us via email. All company emails follow the format firstname.lastname@infineinsight.com

In addition to our day-to-day team, Infine’s operations are supported by our board and advisors, and an independent Sustainability Panel of experts in sustainable production and consumption.

Key Team Members
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Tiina Saukko

CEO, Founder

As a passionate advocate for impactful business, Tiina Saukko (MSc Econ.) has spent nearly three decades exploring value chains, business ecosystems, and the multiple dimensions of sustainability. With a track record of driving growth in various sectors, they bring a wealth of experience gained across Finland, the UK, Eastern Africa, Sri Lanka, India, and Ukraine. Tiina’s leadership is grounded in their commitment to creating lasting change through sustainable practices, a philosophy that led to the founding of Infine. Their vision is to integrate sustainability into the core of business operations, helping companies thrive while making a positive impact on the planet.

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Ritka Harju

Chief Operations Officer

With over 20 years of experience across funding, human rights, and international development, Ritka Harju brings depth of expertise in development and research functions and international growth of Infine. Formerly the Funding Director at Finn Church Aid (FCA), Finland’s largest humanitarian organisation, Ritka led the establishment of FCA’s office in the USA and initiated FCA Investments Ltd., an investment fund supporting impactful projects. Her passion for sustainability stems from her early roles in the banking and ICT sectors before transitioning to the NGO sphere with Amnesty International.

Ritka is known for her ability to forge strong, influential networks, both in Finland and internationally. Her skills in organisation, strategic communications, and funding acquisition support both our Sustainability and Growth teams, embodying Infine’s values of integrity, vision, and tangible impact.

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Kirsi Untala

Chief Financial Officer (part time)

Kirsi (MSc Econ.) has extensive experience across various industries, having led the financial departments of multiple growth companies. She thrives in environments where change is constant, and her expertise includes guiding businesses through stock exchange listings on various marketplaces. Currently, Kirsi is an entrepreneur providing financial services and is helping Infine grow by ensuring its financial operations remain clear and efficient. She is proud to be part of Infine’s journey towards creating a more sustainable world.

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Annukka Lehtonen

Customer Success Lead

Annukka (MSc Econ.) is a seasoned professional in sales, customer relationship management, and HR, with a focus on leveraging modern tools and automation to manage the entire customer lifecycle. She has played a key role in establishing the Vaasa Entrepreneurship Society and organising Vaasa’s largest entrepreneurial event, Harvest. Annukka has a strong interest in social change, corporate social responsibility, and cultural anthropology, which informs her holistic approach to customer success and relationship building.

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Elina Koskipahta

Chief Insight Officer

Elina has a strong background in communication, social sciences, and marketing, with extensive cross-sector experience spanning the public sector, NGOs, and startups. She has a particular focus on digitalisation and communication technologies, which has been central to her work. While social and environmental issues have always been at the heart of her activities, Elina found her true calling when she joined Infine and fully immersed herself in sustainability. A solution-oriented generalist, Elina is inspired by systems thinking and a growth mindset, continuously seeking innovative ways to drive progress and create meaningful impact.

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Tomi Hukkalainen

Chief Technology Officer

With over 20 years of experience in software development, Tomi has worked in various roles as a developer, architect, trainer, and coach. His expertise has contributed to improving public transportation, postal services, district heating systems, and CO₂ footprint calculations. In addition to his extensive work in software development, Tomi is also a co-founder of another sustainability-focused startup. His deep technical knowledge and passion for creating solutions that drive environmental impact make him a key player in Infine’s technological advancements.

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Simon Panelius

Chief Growth Officer

Simon brings over 20 years of experience in leadership roles within the food industry, having worked with companies such as Fazer and Compass Group. In addition, he has spent 10 years consulting and developing systems at Accenture, giving him a solid understanding of both business growth and operations. Simon is passionate about sustainability and believes it will play a key role in transforming how businesses operate. His experience and client-focused approach are central to Infine’s growth strategy as the company navigates the evolving landscape of sustainable business.

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Miemo Penttinen

Chief Product Officer

Miemo is a 360° strategic generalist with over 20 years of experience in the digital services landscape. Formerly the Design Director at Frantic, one of Finland’s largest and longest-standing digital agencies, Miemo worked with notable clients such as Nokia and Merck & Co. Over the past decade, Miemo has shifted focus to startups, co-founding two and serving as Chief Product Officer at Funzi, a mobile learning platform for emerging markets. With a strong foundation in strategy, vision, and leadership, Miemo brings a wealth of expertise to product and design management, driving innovation and excellence.

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Simon Panelius

Chief Growth Officer

Simon brings over 20 years of experience in leadership roles within the food industry, having worked with companies such as Fazer and Compass Group. In addition, he has spent 10 years consulting and developing systems at Accenture, giving him a solid understanding of both business growth and operations. Simon is passionate about sustainability and believes it will play a key role in transforming how businesses operate. His experience and client-focused approach are central to Infine’s growth strategy as the company navigates the evolving landscape of sustainable business.

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Irene Lehto

Customer Success Lead

Irene transitioned from academia, where she earned a D.Sc. researching international entrepreneurial selling, to hands-on experience in international sales, focusing on the DACH region and the Nordics. She has a strong track record in expanding into new international markets and has been instrumental in launching new SaaS products. Irene’s unique combination of research and practical experience equips her with the insight to help our clients succeed and grow in diverse markets.

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Jemina Nylund

Art Director

Jemina holds a BA in Media and Advertisement Design, bringing strong creative direction and project management expertise to the team. Her experience spans a diverse range of fields, including art direction, marketing, web development and brand strategy. With a background in startups, Jemina has contributed to urban farming ventures like PLANTUI and EkoFarmer, where she honed her skills in both the tech and sustainability sectors. Her passion for visual storytelling and design thinking makes her an integral part of our creative and communications efforts at Infine.

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Emma London

Communications Specialist

Emma (MA) has a broad background in financial and B2C communications, having worked with both public and private sector organisations, as well as financial communication agencies. Her expertise spans multichannel writing, client communications, and branding, enabling her to craft clear, impactful messages across a range of platforms. With her deep understanding of brand strategy and effective communication, Emma plays a role in ensuring that Infine’s message is consistently and effectively delivered to our audiences.

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Elisabeth Ritola

Chief Operations Officer

With nearly 15 years of entrepreneurial experience and a successful track record in the international humanitarian and development field, Elisabeth brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and a deep passion for sustainability to our startup. Her hands-on experience in driving growth and innovation, leading key client relationships and building teams will be instrumental as we take our company to the next level.

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Miemo Penttinen

Chief Product Officer

Miemo is a 360° strategic generalist with over 20 years of experience in the digital services landscape. Formerly the Design Director at Frantic, one of Finland’s largest and longest-standing digital agencies, Miemo worked with notable clients such as Nokia and Merck & Co. Over the past decade, Miemo has shifted focus to startups, co-founding two and serving as Chief Product Officer at Funzi, a mobile learning platform for emerging markets. With a strong foundation in strategy, vision, and leadership, Miemo brings a wealth of expertise to product and design management, driving innovation and excellence.

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Elina Koskipahta

Chief Innovation Officer

Elina has a strong background in communication, social sciences, and marketing, with extensive cross-sector experience spanning the public sector, NGOs, and startups. She has a particular focus on digitalisation and communication technologies, which has been central to her work. While social and environmental issues have always been at the heart of her activities, Elina found her true calling when she joined Infine and fully immersed herself in sustainability. A solution-oriented generalist, Elina is inspired by systems thinking and a growth mindset, continuously seeking innovative ways to drive progress and create meaningful impact.

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Tomi Hukkalainen

Chief Technology Officer

With over 20 years of experience in software development, Tomi has worked in various roles as a developer, architect, trainer, and coach. His expertise has contributed to improving public transportation, postal services, district heating systems, and CO₂ footprint calculations. In addition to his extensive work in software development, Tomi is also a co-founder of another sustainability-focused startup. His deep technical knowledge and passion for creating solutions that drive environmental impact make him a key player in Infine’s technological advancements.

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Elska Kolu

Chief Sustainability Officer

Elska brings extensive knowledge across all dimensions of sustainability, with a deep systemic understanding of social and societal challenges, underpinned by a strong commitment to social justice. Her hands-on experience in the food service industry, having worked in every area from kitchens to management, gives her unique insights into the key realities of the food industry and its sustainability challenges. Elska’s passion lies in finding innovative solutions to address complex, wicked problems, driving forward impactful sustainability strategies.

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Merli Juustila

R&D Lead

A climate scientist turned full-time sustainability advocate, Merli brings deep scientific expertise to the team. With a background in CO₂ footprint analysis, climate science, aerosol physics, and health impact research, she plays a crucial role in driving our research and development initiatives. As the founder of another sustainability-focused startup, Merli combines her passion for environmental impact with hands-on experience in developing innovative solutions. 

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Board

Infine is guided by a dedicated board of leaders committed to embedding sustainability at the core of businesses and making a global impact.

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Taneli Tikka

Chair of board

Taneli Tikka is a Finnish technology expert and angel investor. With a distinguished career as a business angel and serial entrepreneur, Taneli’s visionary leadership – including his role as CEO of the State Development Company Vake (later known as the Finnish Climate Fund) – has been instrumental in driving Infine’s growth. He brings vast expertise in scaling software, SaaS businesses, and leadership in technology and board work.

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Heli Antila

board member

Heli Antila is the CEO of Chempolis and a former technology leader at Fortum. With a deep focus on bio-based solutions and extensive experience in sustainable business development, Heli helps steer Infine through the complexities of sustainability verification and impact assessment.

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Riikka Joukio

Vice Member of the Board

Riikka Joukio has extensive experience in leading sustainability and circular economy initiatives, having worked at companies such as Kesko and Metsä Group. She has played a key role in building and implementing sustainability strategies in large corporations. At Infine, she supports the development of impactful and economically sustainable solutions to advance corporate sustainability.

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Advisors

Infine is supported by a team of experienced advisors, offering deep expertise in leadership, business, entrepreneurship, technology, sustainability, and growth.

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Klaus Kuhanen

Advisor to the CEO

Klaus Kuhanen (M.Sc., Helsinki School of Economics) is a seasoned leadership expert with over 40 years of experience in sales and marketing. Throughout his distinguished career, Klaus has held key management roles at major international companies, including JCDecaux, Procter & Gamble, and Pepsi Cola. As a strategic advisor at Infine, Klaus leverages his vast experience to support the company’s growth, guiding both the Board and Executive Team in strategic planning, management development, and the effective implementation of their objectives.

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Hannu Nyländen

advisor

Hannu Nyländen (M.Sc. in Engineering, M.Sc. in Economics) is the Partner Business Director at Oracle, with extensive experience in American IT companies, where he has held key roles in sales and expert organisation management across Finland and Europe. He has a passion for fostering the growth of new businesses and leveraging technology and software in dynamic business environments. Hannu joined Infine’s tech advisory board after recognising the potential to build a commercially impactful SaaS solution for sustainability management. Developing sustainability management software presents a complex, multi-dimensional challenge, and Hannu believes his commercial and technical experience will bring significant value in overcoming it.

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Eero Kasanen

ESG Advisor

Eero Kasanen, Professor Emeritus of Finance at Aalto University, has a distinguished background in studying business ethics and financial markets. He has also served on the boards of several companies and foundations, further deepening his expertise in corporate governance. His current roles in investment committees provide him with valuable insight into responsible and sustainable investing. Eero is excited to contribute to the development of a sustainable economy and bring an investor’s perspective to Infine’s services.

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Pasi Joronen

Advisor

Pasi Joronen is an angel investor, startup advisor, and the founder of Polkuni Oy, an investment and activation company. His portfolio, in addition to Infine, includes ventures in the education and music sectors. Pasi’s expertise lies in business strategy, team building, training technology, and pedagogy, making him a valuable asset in helping startups grow and succeed.

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Marko Airamaa

Advisor

Marko Airamaa (MSc, Helsinki School of Economics) is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in sales and international marketing across various FMCG markets. With over 15 years of experience serving in leadership teams and on boards, including as Chairman of RPS Brewing and Namika Arena, Marko brings expertise in strategic planning, sales and marketing management, and driving profitability growth. His focus on enhancing business performance makes him a valuable advisor in any leadership capacity.

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Sonja London

Advisor

Sonja London is an internationally recognized expert in intellectual property and business strategy. She is an experienced technology commercialization strategist with extensive expertise in global commercial, legal, and intellectual property management. In addition, her strong administrative skills further strengthen Infine’s strategic position.

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