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Seppo Tossavainen

Seppo Tossavainen

Software designer and programmer

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location of Seppo TossavainenJoensuu, North Karelia, Finland

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  • About me

    Head of Economic and International Affairs in the City of Joensuu. Passionate to generate sustainable growth to solve planetary challenges. #forestjoensuu #photonicsjoensuu #energyjoensuu #innovationjoensuu

  • Education

    • University of Eastern Finland

      1999 - 2001
      MBA International business

    • Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce

      2015 - 2015
      Approved Board Member (ABM) Business Administration and Management, General ABM

      http://www.hhj.fi/english/

    • Finpro

      2011 - 2011
      Consultancy skills CS1

      Activities and Societies: Consultancy skills. Remote + intensive parts.

    • Fintra

      2009 - 2009
      Doing Business in Latin America

    • University of Eastern Finland

      1985 - 1990
      M.Sc. Life Sciences

  • Experience

    • Itumic

      Apr 1989 - Nov 1989
      Software designer and programmer

      Itumic Ltd Software designer and programmer in process control system project. Programming languages C and Pascal. Jyväskylä, Finland, 1989

    • Hortimic

      Jan 1990 - Dec 1994
      Sales Manager

      Aquaculture technology sales and marketing

    • Jyväskylän kaapelitekniikka

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1995
      Founder member

      Computer network cable manufacturing, LAN installations

    • Arvo-Tec

      Dec 1994 - Nov 2010
      Founder member, export director, team leader and board member

      I created global Cleantec business from garage to international markets.

    • Huutokosken Arvo-Kala

      Jan 2000 - Nov 2010
      Board member

      Holding company, Fish production, aquaculture technology

    • Carelian Caviar

      Jan 2004 - Mar 2011
      Board member

      Gourmet business globally: Caviar and sturgeon meat. Responsible in global market researches.

    • Savonia University of Applied Sciences

      Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
      Course designer / thesis supervisor

      Savonia Polytechnic institute at Varkaus Supervisor of several engineer thesis 2000-2008.Course co-designer for international business students 2009-2010 in English

    • Regional Council of Pohjois-Savo

      Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
      Project manager

      Project manger in European Union project: "Best Practices in the Baltic Sea Area"

    • Finpro

      Feb 2011 - Mar 2019

      Finland has the unique skills and heritage in problem solving. For decades, technological innovations have been developed in demanding conditions with understanding of nature and science. We have successfully solved environmental challenges which has made us global leaders in energy efficiency, water management and bioenergy.Cleantech Finland is a network of top cleantech experts. These experts work in different industries for a multitude of companies which have one feature in common. From start-ups to global leaders, they see opportunities in every problem, believing the best cleantech solutions are still out there. And they will be developed together.Cleantech Finland links Finnish cleantech expertise to global demand. Through SOLVED SERVICE Cleantech Finland can help you find the best cleantech solutions to match your need, wherever you are.Let’s solve the world’s greatest problems! Show less

      • Cleantech Finland expert in www.solved.fi

        Mar 2013 - Mar 2019

      • Senior Advisor / Area manager in Eastern Finland

        Feb 2011 - Dec 2017

    • Business Finland

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
      Senior Advisor, Internationalization services

      Helping Finnish Growth Companies to open export markets using global Business & Team Finland experts and their network. I am also working as Americas region contact person in our Advisor team.

    • ToGrow

      May 2018 - now
      CEO, Senior Advisor, Agile Business Development

      CEO & Senior Advisor at ToGrow

    • Kala-Lappi

      May 2018 - Mar 2019
      Export Director

      www.kalalappi.fi . Expanding, developing and managing global distribution network.

    • Business Finland

      Apr 2019 - Apr 2021
      Senior Advisor Canada, Team leader of Bio Circular Cleantech themes in North America

      Former Finpro until Dec 2017

    • Business Joensuu Oy

      May 2021 - Sept 2023
      Business Specialist in Bio and Circular Economy. Internationalization services.

      Global Business Specialist in Bioeconomy and Circular Economy. Internationalization services.

    • Joensuun kaupunki - City of Joensuu

      Sept 2023 - now
      Head of Economic and International Affairs

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Approved Board Member

      Kuopio Area Chamber of Commerce
      Oct 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Seppo Tossavainen
      Internationalisation Award of the President of Finland to Forest Joensuu innovation ecosystem The President of Finland Nov 2024 Forest Joensuu, which received the Community Award, promotes the development of the forest sector, accelerating the emergence of planet-restoring solutions that play a crucial role in combatting climate change, forest fires and loss of biodiversity. The forest industry cluster has business activities covering the forest and wood product industry, machinery and equipment manufacturing and technology, and it is also a research and education hub. The cluster includes a total of 600 companies… Show more Forest Joensuu, which received the Community Award, promotes the development of the forest sector, accelerating the emergence of planet-restoring solutions that play a crucial role in combatting climate change, forest fires and loss of biodiversity. The forest industry cluster has business activities covering the forest and wood product industry, machinery and equipment manufacturing and technology, and it is also a research and education hub. The cluster includes a total of 600 companies, which employ approximately 6,000 people. The combined turnover of the companies was EUR 2 billion.“The forest and photonics solutions developed in the city of Joensuu, the European Forest Capital, are exported all the way to the Americas and Asia, and dozens of international delegations have admired Forest Joensuu’s spirit of togetherness. This award belongs to everyone from machine drivers to doctors,” says Jere Penttilä, Chief Executive of the City of Joensuu. Show less
    • Awarded to Seppo Tossavainen
      InnoFinland prize 2002 The president of Finland Mrs Tarja Halonen Feb 2002 I created Innovative cleantech ICT & technology solutions to improve efficiency of global aquaculture

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Helping people to navigate and orienteer in forest and in built environments

      Issued by Savon Suunta on Jan 1985
      Savon SuuntaAssociated with Seppo Tossavainen

    • Member

      Issued by Association of board members on Nov 2018
      Association of board membersAssociated with Seppo Tossavainen