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Jaakko Kangasniemi has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Jaakko began their career as a Researcher at Michigan State University from 1990 to 1997. Jaakko then worked as an Economist at The World Bank from 1997 to 2000. Following this, they served as an Economic Advisor at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland from 2000 to 2002. Finally, Jaakko became the Chief Executive Officer at Finnfund in February 2002.
Jaakko Kangasniemi completed their education in a sequential manner. Jaakko first attended the University of Helsinki from 1982 to 1990, where they earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Economics. In 1989, they also participated in an MBA Exchange program at the MIT Sloan School of Management, specializing in International Finance. Subsequently, from 1987 to 1989, Kangasniemi pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in International Finance at Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu. Finally, from 1990 to 1998, they attended Michigan State University, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Agricultural Economics.
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Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and impact investor. We build a sustainable future and generate lasting impact by investing in businesses that solve global development challenges. We invest 200–250 million euros in 20–30 companies in developing countries each year. Our focus sectors include renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions, and digital infrastructure and solutions. Today Finnfund’s investments and commitments total about 1.070 billion euros, half of them in Africa. The company has 90 employees.