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.

Our services

Business Tampere provides expert services that support the growth, internationalization and access to funding of companies in the region. We serve especially growth-oriented businesses by coordinating company networks, fostering collaboration with key stakeholders, and organizing events. In addition, we offer funding advisory and support to accelerate growth and investments.

Expertise in ecosystems

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

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.

Harri Ojala

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
  • Pertti Aimonen
  • Marita Jaatinen
  • Heini Wallander
  • Mika Kulkas
  • Reija Nykänen
  • Niina Hokkanen
  • Olli Ikäheimo
  • Petri Nykänen
  • Petri Räsänen
  • Kristian Valkama
  • Fanny Heinonen
  • Harri Airaksinen
  • Timo Hänninen
  • Annika Nurmi
Board of Directors:
  • Matti Sommarberg – Professor of Practice, Tampere University, (Chairman of the Board)
  • Oskari Auvinen – Mayor of Kangasala
  • Noora Pajari – Mayor of Lempäälä
  • Jenni Pöllänen – CEO of Pirkanmaan Yrittäjät
  • Miikka Seppälä – Development Manager, City of Tampere
  • Harri Ojala – CEO, Business Tampere
  • Reija Nykänen – Administrative Director, Business Tampere, (Board Secretary)

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