Matti Parpala

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Developing utility-scale solar & batteries | Chair of Board, Port of Helsinki | Co-host, Politbyroo podcast | President, Harvard Club of Finland @ Will & Must Oy
Matti Parpala's Location
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland, Finland
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About Matti Parpala

Entrepreneur, business executive and experienced board professional. Excels in strategic decision-making, negotiation, number-crunching, taking leadership and getting things done, especially in the intersection of public and private sector. Trained in public policy (Master's degree from Harvard Kennedy School of Government), economics and business technology (B.Sc. at Aalto University). Career ambition is to lead a business with a positive impact on society and climate. Cumulatively over 25 years of executive office and board experience: - energy and utilities company with revenue of 300MEUR, vice chair of board and HR/remuneration committee member. Oversaw company strategy update and major (>0.3bn €) investments that have produced positive impact in financial performance as well as greatly reduced CO2 emissions- port operations company with revenue of 100MEUR, chair of board and HR/remuneration committee. Steered the company through critical COVID-19 impact on travel, and drove a +0.5bn € port rearrangement investment scheme in Helsinki city center area- Software (SaaS) company for public organizations; Chief Executive Officer. Led the company from founding to 1,6MEUR in revenue and positive cash flow- digital marketing company toward students; chair of board. Oversaw the company from founding to exit in 2022

Matti Parpala's Current Company Details
Will & Must Oy

Will & Must Oy

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Developing utility-scale solar & batteries | Chair of Board, Port of Helsinki | Co-host, Politbyroo podcast | President, Harvard Club of Finland
Matti Parpala Work Experience Details
  • Will & Must Oy
    Ceo, Co-Founder
    Will & Must Oy Sep 2022 - Present
    We develop utility-scale renewable energy projects. We aim to expedite the green transition in Finland by developing at least 1'000 hectares of land into ready-to-build stage for solar energy between 2024 and 2026.
  • Harvard Club Of Finland
    President
    Harvard Club Of Finland Mar 2023 - Present
    Harvard Club of Finland (HCF) represents and upkeeps the network of Harvard alumni residing in Finland, and promotes Harvard University as an option for studies and research for Finns. HCF is an affiliate of the University's official alumni organization, Harvard Alumni Association (HAA).
  • Port Of Helsinki Ltd
    Chair Of The Board Of Directors
    Port Of Helsinki Ltd Oct 2017 - Present
    Helsinki, Fi
    Port of Helsinki is Europe's largest passenger port and one of Finland's largest freight ports. My term as chair of board has included e.g. introduction of a new strategy "World's most functioning port", managing the effect of covid-19, hiring a new CEO, and preparations and decision-making of a 0.5 bn investment plan in order to streamline the port operations in Helsinki city center.
  • Politbyroo Oy
    Founder, Co-Host
    Politbyroo Oy Oct 2016 - Present
    Politbyroo is Finland's #1 independently produced podcast on national politics. The three hosts, with extensive backgrounds both in business and as political advisers and decision-makers, discuss the latest events in Finnish politics weekly. Our slogan is "Not the truth, but pretty close".
  • Helsingin Ja Uudenmaan Sairaanhoitopiiri - Hospital District Of Helsinki And Uusimaa (Hus)
    Chair Of Audit Board
    Helsingin Ja Uudenmaan Sairaanhoitopiiri - Hospital District Of Helsinki And Uusimaa (Hus) Oct 2021 - May 2023
    Helsinki, Uusimaa, Fi
    HUS is one of Europe's largest hospitals, with 2,6 bn. € revenue and 28 000 employees (in 2020), serving 1,6 million citizens. The Audit Board, a statutory and independent body with unrestricted access, is in charge of providing an objective evaluation of HUS's operations and giving its official recommendations to the HUS Council and Executive Board. Chair of Audit Board also acts as the supervisor to the Director of the Auditing Unit.
  • Vaana
    Chief Executive Officer
    Vaana Jan 2017 - Apr 2022
    Helsinki, Southern Finland, Fi
    Vaana operates a SaaS platform for social/health care outsourcing. We tripled our revenue from 0,6M to 1,8M during my time 2017-22, and worked with 80 municipalities that procured 160 MEUR of services per year through OmaVaana platform. My role was combined CEO/CFO, i.e. handling strategy, leadership & vision while also managing finances.
  • Frank Students
    Chair Of The Board
    Frank Students Mar 2013 - Feb 2022
    Helsinki, Fi
    Frank Students launched in 2013 a revolution in Finnish student benefits market, and its Frank App has since become - with its 130 000 users - the go-to platform for small and large Finnish businesses who want to catch students' attention. The founding owners successfully exited Frank in Feb 2022, when Mecenat Ab acquired the company.
  • Vantaan Energia Oy
    Vice Chair Of The Board
    Vantaan Energia Oy Sep 2017 - Sep 2021
    Vantaa, Uusimaa, Fi
    Vantaa Energy Ltd is one of Finland's largest energy companies (revenue 218MEUR in 2020). During my term as vice chair of the board, the company hired a new CEO, made a strategic commitment to becoming co2 neutral, and made several hundred million investments and divestments to toward achieiving the goal, while improving its EBIT-% from 19,2% (2017) to 29,5% (2020).
  • August Associates
    Strategy Consultant
    August Associates Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
    Helsinki, Southern Finland, Fi
    After two years in Harvard and a lot more in the political/nonprofit sector, it was time to take a deep dive into the private sector. August Associates really stood out because of its values: creativeness, entrepreneurship and community. I got great exposure to the challenges of managing massive corporations while working on projects such as portfolio strategy for FMCG company, profitability analysis for a process industry company, investment strategy for an evergreen fund, and advising project teams in regulatory affairs.
  • National Coalition Party
    Mp Candidate In April '15 Parliamentary Election
    National Coalition Party Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
    Helsinki, Southern Finland, Fi
    I ran for Finnish Parliament in April 2015 as a candidate of the National Coalition Party. My result was 2,712 votes – a good result for a first-time runner in one of the most contested districts (Helsinki), if not enough to get elected at this time. The campaign, which required full-time or near full-time commitment for several months, was launched in September, when the party decided to nominate me as a candidate.
  • Semiconductor Industry Association
    Research Fellow
    Semiconductor Industry Association Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    Washington, Dc, Us
    I worked as SIA's resident Research Fellow between my two years in Harvard. Based on my research, I wrote two white papers about the industry's outsized contribution to the U.S. economy and innovation, and presented my findings both to the SIA office as well as to one of SIA's committees consisting of a number of member company representatives. My work was utilized e.g. in SIA's presentation for the Dept. of State officials before the China S&ED talks, as well as in Intel Corporation's testimony for the Senate Finance Committee. Working in D.C. gave excellent insight to the differences and similarities between the government affairs industry in the U.S. and in Finland/E.U. I would be more than happy to work in D.C. again at some point of my career.
  • National Union Of University Students In Finland
    Secretary General
    National Union Of University Students In Finland Jan 2011 - Aug 2013
    Helsinki, Fi
    Secretary General is SYL's managing director and chief of staff who does his best to ensure that the whole student movement's troops are aligned where need be. SG is in charge of SYL's finances (EUR 1.3M per year) and its personnel (8 full-time, of which 5 political advisers). SG coordinates, focuses and takes part in SYL's government affairs activities in cooperation with the board of executives and e.g. keeps regular contact with essential networks. In addition, SG represents SYL in numerous positions such as in the advisory boards of National Social Security Institution and Finnish Student Healthcare Foundation, and as chairperson of the Research Foundation for Studies and Education.
  • National Union Of University Students In Finland
    President (Full-Time)
    National Union Of University Students In Finland Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
    Helsinki, Fi
    The National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) represents all 135,000 university students. As full-time president I acted as the spokesperson for the union and was responsible of leading the organization together with the executive board and the Secretary General. Under my leadership, the union formed its main targets for the spring 2011 parliamentary election and successfully defended the level of government-sponsored financial student support despite the broader economic downturn.
  • Foundation For Economics Students In Helsinki (Ky Foundation)
    Member Of The Board (Part-Time)
    Foundation For Economics Students In Helsinki (Ky Foundation) Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
    The Foundation for Economics Students in Helsinki (KY Foundation) aims to further the societal, social, professional and intellectual goals of students in Aalto School of Economics, as well as those related to studying and the student life. The KY Foundation brings the student body together. The KY Foundation implements its mission by financially supporting the students’ leisure activities, cultural and sports events, as well their studies and the prerequisites thereof.
  • Student Union Of Helsinki School Of Economics (Ky)
    Chairperson (Full-Time)
    Student Union Of Helsinki School Of Economics (Ky) Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
    Fi
    The student union represented all 3,000 students of Helsinki School of Economics and promoted their interests on both the university and national level. The student union operated with an average budget of EUR ~1.5 M annually and employed ten people plus a full-time board. As a full-time chairperson, I acted as the spokesperson for the student union and was responsible of executing the union's strategy and the goals set by the student council together with the executive board and secretary general.
  • Op Bank Group
    Bank Teller
    Op Bank Group Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
    I was working as a bank teller at different Helsingin OP Pankki branches in Helsinki City Center during the summer of 2008. I was responsible of day-by-day activities including cash handling, customer services and various other duties such as selling service upgrades to current customers.
  • Finnish Defence Forces
    Of-1 Ensign (Navy)
    Finnish Defence Forces Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
    Helsinki, Fi
    I served in the Finnish military forces for 12 months in 2007 (service is mandatory for a minimum of 6 months). During my service I completed the Naval Academy's 151st Reserve Officer Course with very good marks, while representing the course as its Vice President. After the course, I e.g. supervised a group of 60 soldiers during the combatant special training period. My branches are communications and meteorology. As an officer, my duty as reservist continues until the age of 60.

Matti Parpala Skills

Politics Strategy Public Relations Nonprofits Public Speaking International Relations Leadership Management Strategic Communications Social Media Ngos Team Leadership Social Networking Public Policy English Economics Policy Analysis Event Management Political Campaigns Negotiation Management Consulting Research Political Science Higher Education Marketing European Union Policy International Business Project Planning Strategic Planning Entrepreneurship Digital Marketing Leadership Development Administration Lobbying Change Management Government Relations Intercultural Communication Media Relations Business Development Collective Bargaining

Matti Parpala Education Details

  • Harvard Kennedy School
    Harvard Kennedy School
    Public Policy Analysis
  • Helsingin Kauppakorkeakoulu
    Helsingin Kauppakorkeakoulu
    Business Technology (Minor)

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