Kimmo Koponen

Kimmo Koponen is a seasoned business advisor and coach with extensive experience in various industry sectors, including Wellbeing, Edtech, Consumer Products, and marine products. Currently serving as a Business Advisor at Business Finland since August 2020, Kimmo previously held the role of Senior Business Advisor at Helsinki Business Hub, focusing on Foreign Direct Investments and business development in the Digital Health and Personalized Health domains. Career highlights include positions at Osaka Ltd, where business development and consulting for Russian markets were key responsibilities, and as Head of International Operations at Catamount Oy, overseeing high-end automotive brands' global business. Kimmo's entrepreneurial spirit is evident from co-founding Optipura Inc. and serving as Vice President of Business Strategy at BioZone Scientific International. An educational background in International Business Administration complements a robust career marked by leadership roles in both start-ups and established companies.