CEO and co-founder of SemiQon, a VTT spin-off. We build silicon-based quantum processors for the million-qubit era.Between 2020-22 as Lead, Quantum Programmes I managed the Quantum initiative at VTT, including managing the first Quantum Computer acquisition and build project of VTT and Finland. I also focussed on building networks and partnerships both in Finland and internationally and driving an ambitious quantum innovation ecosystem with partners from both business and academia. Prior to that, as Head of Sales and Customer partnership I led a team of motivated and highly skilled Sales and Partnerships-building experts who help transform your business using technology solutions available at VTT. I also worked as a Key Account Manager involved in two business lines in VTT - MEMS and nano manufacturing and Components for Mobile devices. I served as the customer interface for our Si-Photonics business area. We provided solutions from R&D to manufacturing of MEMS and thin-film devices and Si-Photonics components. I am trained as a Physicist with Ph.D in Applied Physics. My research activities involved topics like Plastic electronics, Transparent oxide electronics, carbon-based electronics (Graphene, conjugated polymers, organic molecules), Bio-electronics, Spintronics, Printed components (e.g. display devices, photovoltaics, transistors, memories). I have published >50 articles in international science journals with 2000+ citations and have an h-index of 26.I was a Docent (Adjunct Professor) at Åbo Akademi University and Tampere University of Technology in Finland.