Markus Ranne

Experience

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  IVO Power Engineering Ltd

  Feb 1995 - Aug 1998

  Design Engineer

  - Design and commissioning of numerous power plant and power distribution projects- Programming and testing of automation and control room systems as well as turbine controllers- Various R & D activities

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  European Space Agency

  Sept 1998 - Jul 2008

  I worked in several large satellite projects, such as Rosetta (http://sci.esa.int/rosetta/) and BepiColombo (http://sci.esa.int/bepicolombo/). They had total budgets of hundreds of millions of euros and their yearly budgets varied between ten and one hundred million euros.Key responsibility areas:- I was responsible for finance in the project management team- I acted as the project manager’s deputy, as necessary- I ensured that the project was accomplished within budget and on schedule- I prepared Invitations To Tender and evaluated the proposals made by contractors- I acted as a negotiation team member for large scale spacecraft and launcher contract negotiations- I negotiated independently smaller contracts and contract changes- I supervised our contractors- I advised my team members on contractual and financial issues- I organised logistics for spacecraft launch campaigns Show less

  • Project Control and Administration Manager

    Jul 2003 - Jul 2008

  • Project Controller

    Sept 1998 - Jun 2003
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  Finpro

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2017

  Key projects/programs include:- Africa Project (2010 – 2012): I developed Finpro’s global network in Africa and our capability to operate on the continent. I had frequent client engagements focusing on business development in Africa. Media dialogue and high level stakeholder management.- Foresight Project (2009 – 2010): I developed Finpro’s foresight strategy and activities. I implemented foresight related client projects. I developed Finpro’s Africa strategy.- Big Science Program (2008 – 2009): I lead a team of 5 expert consultants. I activated and helped Finnish industry to succeed in proposals made to big European scientific projects. I pushed technology transfer, R&D projects and networking between scientific centers and Finnish industry Show less

  • Head of EEN Team - Enterprise Europe Network

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Partner Manager, Global Partner Management

    Jun 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Project/Program Manager

    Aug 2008 - May 2012
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  Business Finland

  Jan 2018 - now

  Key responsibility areas:- I communicate and raise awareness of EU funding opportunities in relevant programs and other initiatives, such as Missions and Partnerships- I advise potential applicants on administrative procedures, rules and issues- I organize information events and communication activities- I develop new ways to work with all potential applicants and stakeholders, in particular new actors and SMEs, to increasing their participation in Horizon Europe and other EU funded programs- I organize courses and training sessions (both physical and virtual) on the relevant EU funding programs covering all relevant aspects Show less The New Space Economy program renewed and grew Finnish space sector to be a significant global player in the New Space Economy. Our vision for the Finnish space ecosystem was to be recognized as key player in the New Space Economy by 2025.Key responsibility areas:- I led the Business Finland New Space Economy program team- I communicated actively of program's business possibilities and added value to companies in different forums.- I activated companies and helped to create new business ecosystems- I ensured program's constant improvement for customer value Show less

  • Senior Advisor, Defence

    Oct 2023 - now

  • National Focal Point for European Defence Fund

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Senior Advisor, EU Collaboration - Digitalization

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • National Contact Point for Horizon Europe

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Head of New Space Economy

    Mar 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Head of EEN Team - Enterprise Europe Network

    Jan 2018 - May 2018