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CEO and executive team
Learn more about our CEO and our executive team
CEO
CEO is in charge of the management of the company’s business operations by the instructions given by the Board. By the Articles of Association the Board of Directors appoints the CEO and decides the terms and conditions of his executive post.
Aarne Aktan
(B. 1973) started as the Chief Executive Officer of Solteq Plc as of July 1, 2022. He has been a member of Solteq's Board of Directors since 2015.
Aarne Aktan, Bachelor of Science (Economics), has previously acted as CEO of SYNLAB Finland Oy. During his career, Aktan has held several key leadership positions, such as CEO of Pihlajalinna Plc, Talentum Oyj, and Quartal Oy. Aktan acts as the Chairman of the Board of Smartum Oy, a member of the Board of Trainers’ House Plc, and an advisor for two of the latest funds of Intera Partners.
Executive Team
Assists the CEO to prepare business plans, to supervise, in the operative management of the company and it prepares matters to the Board to handle.

Kari Lehtosalo
Year of birth: 1972
Education: MBA
Main occupation: CFO, Solteq Plc
Key work experience: CFO, IBM (2013-2019); Finance and Business Development leadership positions, IBM (2001-2012)
Member of the Executive team since: 23.9.2019
Current key positions of trust: -

Jaakko Hirvensalo
Year of birth: 1967
Education: M.Sc. (Tech)
Main occupation: EVP of Utilities
Key work experience: Director at Solteq Utilities, Solteq (2021-2023); CEO, Partiture Oy (2011-2021); Radiosonde business unit responsibility and various leadership positions, Vaisala Oyj and Vaisala Inc, USA (1999-2011)
Member of the Executive team since: 1.1.2023
Current key positions of trust: Investment company activity and CEO, Partiture Oy

Jesper Boye
Year of birth: 1973
Education: MBA
Main occupation: EVP of Retail & Commerce
Key work experience: Managing Director for Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, Solteq (2019-2023); Business Development, Avaya (2015-2019); Sales Director (2013-2015)
Member of the Executive team since: 1.1.2023
Current key positions of trust: -

Christa Tavan
Year of birth: 1977
Education: M.Soc.Sci (Communications), Executive MBA
Main occupation: Director of Marketing and Communications
Key work experience: Founder, Managing Director, Paloma Communications Ltd Oy (2012–2019); Director of Communications and Public Relations, FWD Helsinki Oy (2010–2012); Country Manager, Star PR (2008–2010)
Member of the Executive team since: 1.1.2023
Current key positions of trust: -

Mikko Sairanen
Year of birth: 1985
Education: LL.M.
Main occupation: General Counsel
Key work experience: General Counsel, Solteq (since 2014); Associate Lawyer, Peltonen LMR Attorneys Ltd (2012-2014); Legal Counsel, Solteq (9 months in 2013)
Member of the Executive team since: 1.1.2023
Current key positions of trust: -

Oona Silén
Year of birth: 1981
Education: -
Main occupation: VP of People and Culture
Key work experience: Hr Director, SYNLAB Suomi Oy 2020-2023; Hr Director, Tulos Helsinki Oy 2018 - 2020; HR Manager, Talentum Oyj 2012 – 2016
Member of the Executive team since: 6.2.2023
Current key positions of trust: -