About Business Tampere

Business Tampere is the economic development agency for the Tampere region, promoting vitality, attracting investments, and supporting local businesses in growth and internationalization through collaboration. Each year, Business Tampere supports the operations of approximately 1,500 companies.

Operations management and strategic direction

Business Tampere’s operations are guided by its owner municipalities and a regularly updated agreement outlining the company’s responsibilities. Additionally, a five-year strategy serves as a shared guideline for the region’s economic development.

Business Tampere adheres to an equality plan in its operations.

Expertise in ecosystems

Business Tampere has expertise in various ecosystems where professionals and companies can connect, collaborate, and create new growth opportunities.

Management Team and Board of Directors

Business Tampere is an expert organization where decisions are made by the management team. Its members include the company’s CEO, directors, and an employee representative. The company’s board of directors oversees its operations.

The management team of Business Tampere also includes a staff representative. This representative is elected by the personnel from among their own ranks through an election, and the term of office is two years.

The Company’s Operational Management Team:

  • Harri Ojala
  • Reija Nykänen
  • Niina Hokkanen
  • Olli Ikäheimo
  • Petri Nykänen
  • Petri Räsänen
  • Kristian Valkama
  • Markku Niemi
  • Fanny Heinonen
  • Harri Airaksinen
Board of Directors:
  • Chairman of the Board Matti Sommarberg – Tampere University, Professor of Practice
  • Antti Eskelinen – Tampere Chamber of Commerce & Industry, CEO
  • Hannu Jouhki – A-Clinic Foundation, CEO
  • Petri Nykänen – Business Tampere, Vice CEO & Director, (Safety and Security), Board Secretary
  • Harri Ojala – Business Tampere, CEO
  • Pauli Piiparinen – Ylöjärvi, Mayor
  • Heidi Rämö – Business Mentors Pirkanmaa, Executive Director
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