Kari Laukkanen

Kari Laukkanen is a seasoned finance professional with extensive leadership experience in investment and corporate banking. Currently serving as a Member of the Investment Committee at Finnfund since September 2021, Kari contributes to sustainable development investments across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. As Chair of the Board at Kuntarahoitus - MuniFin since March 2018, Kari oversees financing for local governments and social housing in Finland. Additional roles include Chair of the Board of Directors at Emittor and Owner of Lauvest Oy, which provides corporate finance and M&A advisory services. Kari's previous experience includes a prominent tenure at Citi as Country Officer for Finland, where responsibilities spanned business strategy and management of major corporate relationships. An educational background in Accounting and Finance from Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu complements a commitment to effective governance and financial leadership.