Ari Lampinen

Ari Lampinen is an experienced M&A and ECM professional with a strong track record in Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, Real Estate, Construction, and Healthcare. Currently serving as Director and Head of Strategy and M&A at OP Financial Group since January 2014, Ari has also held various leadership roles in Pohjola Corporate Finance and OKO Corporate Finance. Ari's earlier career includes positions as Budget Secretary at the Ministry of Finance and Bank Analyst roles at the Government Guarantee Fund and Bank of Finland. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Economics and Accounting from the University of Jyväskylä and a Diploma in EU-integration and Economic Development from the University of Kent.