Ari Piispanen (He/Him)

Ari Piispanen is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder with extensive experience in mechanical engineering. Since June 2016, Ari has held the position of Co-Founder at Afstor Ltd, Elstor Ltd, and Soletair Power Oy. In addition to this role, Ari has been an entrepreneur in Lappeenranta since April 1989. Previously, from June 2014 to June 2016, Ari served as Chief Technology Officer at UniqAir Oy Ltd, contributing to innovations in technology and engineering. In 2020, serial inventor and entrepreneur Ari was honored as the honorable “Holder of the Lappeenranta Fortress” by the city of Lappeenranta.

“Ari Piispanen is an innovative, solution-oriented and cooperative entrepreneur. He is a great example of a person who, when faced with a problem or challenge, immediately thinks that there is a solution,” says Kimmo Jarva, Lappeenranta City Mayor. “Piispanen is a rethinker who is strongly committed to green values and thinking. A responsible entrepreneur solves the challenges of climate change through technology”.