The TAH Foundation receives numerous high-quality project applications, of which the most promising ones proceed to be evaluated by an independent expert group. Our experts are deeply familiar with the challenges and opportunities related to the focus areas of our environmental program. Their diverse backgrounds enable well-considered funding decisions that align with the foundation’s strategy, goals, and values.
In the spirit of transparency, we disclose the composition of our expert group. In addition to the mentioned experts, we may consult external experts on a case-by-case basis in areas where the evaluated project does not align with the core expertise of the expert group members.
The information presented on our website regarding the composition of our expert team is regularly updated to reflect the addition of new experts and if their involvement changes.
Current members of our expert group:
Antti Arasto is a multidisciplinary expert in the energy sector, with experience ranging from power plant commissioning projects to building innovation ecosystems. He has a broad systemic view of the energy transition and various technologies related to climate change mitigation and new energy solutions, such as hydrogen, electrification, bioeconomy, and carbon capture, storage, and utilization, as well as their application in emission-intensive industries.Pentti Hakkarainen is a Finnish banker and experienced board professional. He has had a distinguished career in numerous leadership and trust positions, including the European Central Bank, the Bank of Finland, Postipankki, OKO, and Outokumpu, as well as in the boards of Finnish companies such as IS-Yhtymä, Veikkaus, Finnvera, and Olvi, and in IMF and EU committees.Paavo Järvensivu, PhD, is a founding member of the BIOS research unit, which studies the political economy and culture of ecological reconstruction. Recently, he has focused on ideas and practices in innovation and industrial policy and science-driven planning. Järvensivu is an adjunct professor of environmental and social policy at the University of Helsinki.Kaisa Kosonen has worked on climate issues in domestic and international roles at the environmental organization Greenpeace since 2002. She is the IPCC Lead for Greenpeace International and a member of several research consortium steering groups (CONSTRAIN, PROVIDE ja 2035Legitimacy).Lauri Myllyvirta is the founder and lead analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. He specializes in assessing the sources and health impacts of air pollution, as well as analyzing the development of coal use, overcapacity, and carbon dioxide emissions, particularly in Asia. He also serves as a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s China Climate Hub. Myllyvirta holds degrees in economics and environmental science. Hanno Nevanlinna is one of the founders of Futurice, successfully applying design thinking to the development of new organizations, corporate cultures, management systems, design methods, and various services and products. Throughout his career, he has helped hundreds of organizations solve their business challenges. During his time as HR Director at Futurice, the company was twice recognized as the best workplace in Europe.Helena Soimakallio is the Director of Sustainable Growth at Technology Industries of Finland and the CEO of SKOL, the Finnish Association of Consulting and Engineering Companies. Her current responsibilities include sustainable development and issues related to security of supply, standardization, and critical raw materials in the technology industry. Soimakallio has nearly 35 years of experience in demanding expert and management positions in the private and public sectors, particularly in the energy, real estate, and construction industries. Helena’s diverse expertise is widely utilized in both domestic and international working groups and board work.
