Ari J. Salonen

Ari J. Salonen is a seasoned professional in corporate finance and business development, currently serving as the Growth Portfolio Director at InfraVia Capital Partners since January 2023. In addition, Salonen holds several board positions, including Board Member at StratioBD and Alekstra, and Board Observer at Ometria. As CEO and President of Midaxo since 2014, Salonen has overseen the development of a cloud platform that facilitates programmatic M&A, servicing over 250 clients globally. Past significant roles include General Manager at Basware, Chief Strategy Officer at Cambridge Technology, COO at CellExchange, and SVP of Operations at eCredit. Salonen's academic credentials include a PhD program in corporate finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and multiple degrees from Aalto University in industrial engineering and management. Additionally, military training as an Infantry Lieutenant was completed in the Finnish Defense Forces.