Team

The professional and visionary staff of the company is extremely experienced and has thorough knowledge on projects linked to construction of new infrastructure as well as on EU and national support mechanisms and understands the needs of society regarding the project.

Personnel

Herkko Plit

CEO

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+358 50 4620788

Founding partner Herkko has more than 25 years of management experience from the energy industry. Previously, Plit has served as the CEO of Baltic Connector Oy, which has implemented Finland’s share in the natural gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland, and has worked for TVO, Fortum, the Ministry of Employment and the Economy and the European Commission. Herkko leads P2X with his visionary and open-minded attitude.

Kati Levoranta

COO

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+358 50 4872728

Kati has more than 25 years of managerial and legal experience from privately owned and publicly listed companies. Before starting in P2X, she worked as a CEO in Rovio Entertainment Oyj for five years. In addition to her managerial experience, Kati brings to P2X her broad digital, brand and governance skills.  

Anu Kankkunen

SVP Finance

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+358 50 66969

Anu has almost 30 years of experience in finance leadership positions in Finnish and international organisations, including Silmäasema and Digita CFO as well as senior finance positions in Elisa group. Prior to joining P2X she worked as SVP Finance and Control in Sanoma Corporation. Anu brings to P2X her business-driven and analytical approach and extensive finance, strategic and management experience.

Ilkka Taka-aho

CTO

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+358 40 0714398

Ilkka has more than 25 years of experience in project management and investment project development and implementation from the energy sector. He brings to our organization his extensive experience in executing ongoing and future hydrogen projects.

Tuomo Rinne

VP, Business Development

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+358 44 2925231

Tuomo has more than 10 years of experience from industrial product development, design, and product management. He brings to P2X his strong experience on electrical engineering, manufacturing industry, and working with suppliers.

Jenni Borg

Specialist

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+358 40 419 4206

Jenni holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Helsinki. She has previous work experience from sustainable funding and investments. Jenni brings to P2X legal and regulatory knowledge. In addition, she works with business development, sales, sustainability and public funding.

Santtu Sainio

Electricity Market Expert

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+358 40 065 1756

Santtu has graduated with a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Lappeenranta University of Technology and has supplemented his skills with a CEFA certification. Following his graduation, Santtu has worked for almost ten years in the fields of electricity trading, portfolio management, finance, and consulting, with experience gained from companies such as Helen, Nordea, and UBS. Santtu brings valuable expertise in electricity markets and a versatile analytical skill set to our team.

Mikael Kronholm

Business Controller

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Mikael is a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Aalto University. He has nearly ten years of work experience in business administration, including auditing as well as working as a controller/business controller for both publicly traded and unlisted growth companies. In addition to broad financial expertise, Mikael also brings with him strong IT and analytical skills to our team.

Tuula Marttila

Management Assistant

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+358 50 595 09 07

Tuula has more than 30 years of experience in versatile tasks, e.g. as an executive assistant, project coordinator, interpreter and working in sales and marketing. Tuula takes care of the easy flow in our everyday life in the office.

Jari Hassinen

Project Manager

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+358 40 162 0403

Jari has more than 15 years of experience from construction engineering and various, demanding construction projects.  Jari brings to P2X his strong project experience from several successfully executed projects in three different continents.

Mika Simola

Project Manager

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+358 40 559 3427

Mika has more than 15 years experience of working in energy sector. He has been working in versatile roles in project management,  development as well as execution. Mika has also worked closely in the customer interface developing energy solutions.

Serena Aaltonen

Project Planner

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+358 40 540 5955

Serena holds a Master’s degree in Energy technology from Aalto University. She has previously worked as a researcher at VTT in Fuel cells and hydrogen -team in several projects. Serena has understanding of practical work with hydrogen as well as competence in project management and project reporting.

Board

Esa Härmälä

Chairman of the Board

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Esa is the Chairman of the Board of P2X. He is known as a prominent figure in the environment, climate, and energy sectors.  Esa advances carbon neutrality also as the Chairman of the Board in Suomen Metsäsijoitus Oy and the MTK Foundation. He also used to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Baltic Connector Oy.

Marjo Miettinen

Member of the Board

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Marjo, a member of P2X’s Board, has a diverse business background, for instance from a family business Ensto and as a Chairman of Technology Industries of Finland. Marjo brings to P2X her solid expertise in entrepreneurship, ownership, and board work.

Herkko Plit

Member of the Board

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+358 50 4620788

Founding partner Herkko has more than 25 years of management experience from the energy industry. Previously, Plit has served as the CEO of Baltic Connector Oy, which has implemented Finland’s share in the natural gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland, and has worked for TVO, Fortum, the Ministry of Employment and the Economy and the European Commission. Herkko leads P2X with his visionary and open-minded attitude.

Timo Ahopelto

Member of the Board

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+358 50 3686866

Timo is an influential and widely respected entrepreneur and venture investor. He was the founder CEO at CRF Health, a clinical trials software unicorn, before co-founding Lifeline Ventures. He also serves eg. as the chairperson at Slush Conference, the World’s leading start-up event.

Jaakko Eskola

Member of the Board

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+358 50 3686866

Jaakko worked 23 years for Wärtsilä. He was responsible for customer funding of energy business unit, development of power plants, international sales and for marine business unit. The last 5 years he acted as President and CEO of the corporation. Before joining Wärtsilä, Jaakko worked in international banking. Jaakko has diverse and broad experience from a global technology company, digital transformation and global restructuring.

Founding Partner

Herkko Plit

Founding Partner

Our founder Herkko Plit’s vision is to build emission-free welfare state for the generations to come. Plit decided to establish P2X Solutions after realizing that states will not be able to reach the emission reduction targets without hydrogen. Plit leads his team towards the Finnish hydrogen market and cleaner future with his visionary approach.