Tommi Vainio

Experienced business executive, co-founder of Beneq. Prior to founding Beneq, Dr. Vainio held several technology and business management positions in Nextrom from 1998-2005, last serving in the Group Management Team as a Managing Director for fiber optic cable and optical fiber manufacturing solutions business areas. In Beneq he has served as the CTO of the company from 2005-2012 and has continued thereafter leading Beneq’s equipment business. He received his MSc degree from Tampere University of Technology, Finland (Paper Converting and Polymer Technology, 1991) and Doctor of Technology degree from Helsinki University of Technology, Finland (Polymer Technology, 1996). Dr. Vainio holds special know-how in material science, polymer technology, and international business management.