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Staff in alphabetical order

Director Mr. Harri Airaksinen

Strong advocacy in Brussels is a shared responsibility of all regional actors, as we aim to collectively secure European partners, obtain EU funding for research and development, and promote the region in terms of attracting investments and talent. https://tampere.eu/en/contact-us/

Development Manager Ms. Liisa Hyttinen

My responsibility is to promote the green transition and coordinate the overall process. The current focus is on climate change mitigation, circular economy and energy. I develop regional cooperation networks related to the theme and act as a bridge to national and European networks.

Coordinator Ms Marianne Koski

I coordinate cultural and rural affairs at the Council of Tampere Region and work together with stakeholders. In addition, I am the contact person for immigration matters as well as joint service point and broadband matters. I also act as the Data Protection Officer of the Council of Tampere Region.

Project Manager (We make transition! and KOPPI) Ms Kati Lehtiö

I work as a project manager in projects related to the sustainability transition. The themes of the projects include sustainable lifestyle, rural areas, food, circular economy, inclusion and a shared future.

Director, Regional Development (Deputy Region Mayor) Mr Matti Lipsanen

I am responsible for regional development planning and financing of development projects. Our Council also supports the regional developers by promoting their cooperation. I promote the interests of the region both in Finland and in the European Union.

Project Manager (REC4EU and Tehoava) Ms Tiina Luukkonen

I work as a project manager in the national Tehoava project (ERDF) promoting climate work and the green transition, and in the international REC4EU project (Interreg Europe) supporting the activities of energy communities.

Project Coordinator Ms Anna Martikainen

I work as a project planner in the VIADUCT and BEST DIH projects, which are part of the Interreg Europe programme. The projects support the commercialisation of research and the digital transition. My working language is primarily English.

Manager, Regional Development Mr Marko Mäkinen

I work to promote the regional development of Pirkanmaa and to identify and take into account the factors of change that affect the development of the region. The Pirkanmaa Regional Strategy is the most important tool in this. I am also involved in the Pirkanmaa Security Cluster.

Project Manager (VIADUCT and BEST DIH -projects) Ms Nadja Nordling

I develop RDI collaboration networks and digital and green transition innovation ecosystems in projects supporting research commercialization and digital transition. Innovative innovation ecosystems, research and innovation activities that cross industry and disciplinary boundaries.

Senior Advisor Ms Tiina Ramstedt-Sen

I prepare decisions for European Regional Development Fund projects financed by the Tampere Regional Council. I also work in the national coordination of Innocities in financing tasks. I am the contact person in the Interreg Central Baltic and Europe programs.

Director, Regional land use planning Ms Ruut-Maaria Rissanen

My responsibility is to lead the land use planning and transport team and to plan and develop operations together with the team. My special expertise is Transport System Design, but you can turn to me with any questions about land use, transport or environmental planning.

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