Mikael Backman

Mikael Backman is an experienced executive in the energy sector, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Cleanleaf Energy since January 2024. Prior to this role, Mikael was the President of Borrego O&M and Executive Vice President at Borrego Energy from February 2021 to January 2024. Mikael's extensive background includes leadership positions at Wartsila Energy Business as Head of Energy Business for North America, and various roles at Wartsila Energy and Wartsila North America, focusing on sales, market development, and strategic initiatives in energy solutions. Mikael holds an MBA in Management and Finance from Columbia Business School and a B.Sc. in Engineering and Energy Technology from Aland Institute of Technology.