Roope Kekäläinen

Roope Kekäläinen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lygg. Roope has also served as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President and Director of Operations for Go! Aviation Ltd, and as a Sales Consultant for Elamys Group. In addition, they are the Chairman of the Board for Private Skies.

Kekäläinen has over 10 years of experience in the aviation industry. Roope began their career as a pilot for Nordic Regional Airlines Oy, where they flew ATR 42/72 and Saab 340 aircraft. Roope later transitioned into a sales role with Elamys Group, where they were responsible for Salesforce CRM system integration and specification, sales strategy, training of sales personnel, and overall intensification of sales processes. In 2016, they became the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Go! Aviation Ltd, and in 2017 they were appointed as the Senior Vice President and Director of Operations, responsible for the flight operations of the company.

In 2014, Kekäläinen co-founded Go! Aviation Ltd, where they served as the Chief Operating Officer until 2015. Roope then became the Chairman of the Board for Private Skies in April 2014, a position they still hold today. Under their leadership, both companies have seen significant growth and success.

Kekäläinen is a highly respected leader in the aviation industry, with a proven track record of success in both operational and sales roles. Roope is passionate about making air travel more accessible and convenient for everyone, which is what drives him to continue innov

Roope Kekäläinen is a Flight Instructor and Professional Pilot who specializes in Aviation. Roope received their training from Salpauslento Oy, a school specializing in aviation.

Some direct reports include Jari-Jussi Viinikkala - CFO & Co-Founder, Okan Ögeturk - Brand Design Advisor, and Valtteri Murto - COO.