Ari-Pekka Heikkilä

Ari-Pekka Heikkilä has a diverse work experience spanning from 1999 to present. Ari-Pekka started their career as a Quality and Environmental Manager at Hyrles Oy in 1999 before moving on to Finncao Oy in 2000, where they served as a Technical Manager. At Finncao Oy, they were responsible for managing turn-key environmental building projects and developing stakeholder relationships. In 2008, they joined FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy as a Leading Advisor, focusing on sales and marketing in the environmental consulting sector. Ari-Pekka also contributed to organization and business development as a member of the management team. From 2008 to 2017, Heikkilä worked at Metsä Group as an Environmental Manager. In this role, they oversaw environmental issues in the wood product industry, managed waste management projects, and maintained corporate relationships. Ari-Pekka also engaged in lobbying activities and conducted Due Diligence studies. In 2017, they joined Lassila & Tikanoja as a Business Director.

Ari-Pekka Heikkilä studied Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Jyväskylä from 1994 to 1998. Ari-Pekka also completed various executive education and professional development programs, such as the Raps 36 Rakennuttajakoulutus at Aalto University in 2013-2014, AVANT Management Development Program at Metsäliitto Cooperative in 2011, and the Managing Director program at Seppo Hoffren Consultancy in 2006-2007. The specific degree and field of study at Aalto University and Tampere University of Technology are not provided.