Soletair Power (The Carbon Ghostbusters) team brings deep expertise in engineering, business, and technology commercialization. With backgrounds in research facilities, publicly listed companies and successful high-growth startups, they are responsible for driving the company’s strategy, scientific operations, and growth. Their collective experience ensures Soletair Power remains at the forefront of innovation, scaling impact through strategic execution and industry leadership.
Petri Laakso has been the CEO of Soletair Power since 2019. Prior to joining the company, Petri worked in the photovoltaic industry as Vice-President of Projects at Valoe Oyj. Before getting involved in cleantech, Petri worked at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, where he focused on developing advanced manufacturing methods such as laser processing and 3D printing. Ari Piispanen is one of the co-founders of Soletair Power. Ari holds over 60 patents and founded more than 10 companies over the last 30 years. Among them are Saimaa Panimo, The Switch, UniqAir, Axco Motors and Visedo, which have since been sold to Danfoss. Ari was honored with the title of the Holder of Lappeenranta Fortress in 2021. Dr. Kimmo Rauma serves as Chair of the Board & Partner at Soletair Power. He founded and served as CEO at Visedo. He was a Senior Researcher at the Lappeenranta University of Technology and holds a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. He is now the Vice President at Danfoss Editron. Jarno is a highly experienced professional in the field of laser materials processing applications. He has several publications in the fields of Physics, Optics, Laser Processing and Solar technology. Antti has over 20 years of international experience in Advanced Energy Systems and Cleantech, including leadership roles as Managing Director of Danfoss Editron and Vice President at Leclanché in Switzerland. He holds a Lic.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics from Aalto University. With experience in startups and global companies across five countries and a proven track record in scaling businesses, Mr. Antti Väyrynen is well-equipped to lead Soletair Power’s global sales. Antti Paajanen has a postgraduate degree from the Lappeenranta University of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. With a focus on Control Engineering, Embedded systems, and Electrical Drives, Antti has acquired a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise that he expertly applies to his work. He is a true magician with Raspberry Pi, and exceptionally proficient in Python, C, and SolidWorks. Sunny Rabius Sunny is the Communications Lead at Soletair Power. Rabius holds an MBA from IBA, DU and has 10+ years of work experience in different organizations. Asko Kuosmanen is the Chief Mechanical Engineer at Soletair Power. He studied at the Mikkeli Technical School, Finland. Asko has a long work history in several engineering firms. His specialized design experience encompasses a wide range of technological fields, including a particular focus on the cable machine industry. Bing Han is a Senior R&D Engineer at Soletair Power. She holds a PhD degree in the field of Chemical Engineering from Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT). She was involved in different R&D projects at LUT and Aalto University and published many scientific articles. Her research focuses on separation and purification technologies. She has abundant research experience and laboratory skills, and talents in experimental design and material characterization. Ville Lampinen is a Project Manager at Soletair Power. Niklas Vartiainen has a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Lappeenranta University of Technology. Niklas brings to the table a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise in a variety of software tools. He is highly skilled in Python, Matlab, Autodesk Fusion 360, Cura, and SolidWorks. Niklas is a highly talented and experienced mechanical engineer with a deep understanding that are critical to the success of our projects. Juho Tikka is an R&D Engineer at Soletair Power. Juho has a Mechanical Engineering degree and is professionally experienced in the field of automation and industrial robot applications. He has technical knowledge and expertise in Mechatronics, PLC programming, SolidWorks and 3D printing. Milla Kopisto works at Soletair Power as a Project Engineer. She has a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Lappeenranta University of Technology. Milla has previous work experience from petrochemistry and is specialized in process engineering and simulation applications in her studies. Veli-Matti Mäkelä works at Soletair Power as an R&D Trainee. Anja Frada is the Chief Operating Officer, Energy Business at Wärtsilä; and a member of the board at Soletair Power. Kimmo Rauma is the Vice President at Danfoss Power Solutions, United States; and the Chair of the Board and Partner at Soletair Power. Kimmo founded several startups and made a successful exit from Visedo Oy to Danfoss Editron. Frank Jensen is the chairperson of the board of Søren Jensen, a family-run consulting engineering company founded in 1945. Søren Jensen helps clients to reduce their carbon footprint. Frank Jensen is a member of the board at Soletair Power. Torsti is an angel investor and shareholder in 26 startups and growth companies. He has exited 3 times and IPOed once. Torsti’s former employers have been Nokia, Edita, Satama Interactive and Hasan & Partners. Torsti Tenhunen is a member of the board at Soletair Power. Dr Krista Halttunen is a member of the board at Soletair Power. She is a researcher, board professional, and sustainability advocate. Krista’s commentary has appeared on the BBC and in The Times, Climate Home News, DeSmog, and Grist. She’s an author of several academic publications and a guest lecturer at Imperial College London and the University of Oxford. Niklas Skogster is an advisor at Soletair Power. He is an experienced leader with wide business understanding and an excellent track record in strategic thinking in the fields of business restructuring, change management, mergers & acquisitions, supply chain management, logistics & operations, and project management. Niklas holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Economics from Helsinki University of technology, and has almost 20 years of CEO experience from international organisations. He has built up and planned several production facilities and has led organizations of hundreds of persons in Finland, the Nordics, China, Hong Kong, India and the Baltics.
Key Personnel
Petri Laakso
CEO, Co-founder
Ari Piispanen
Co-Founder
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DSc. (Tech) Kimmo Rauma
Chairman of the Board, Partner
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Jarno Kaakkunen, Ph.D.
Chief Operating Officer
Antti Väyrynen
Chief Commercial Officer
Antti Paajanen
VP, Technology
Rabius Sunny
Communications Lead
Asko Kuosmanen
Chief Mechanical Engineer
Bing Han, D.Sc.
Senior R&D Engineer
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Ville Lampinen
Project Manager
Niklas Vartiainen
R&D Engineer
Juho Tikka
R&D Engineer
Milla Kopisto
Project Engineer
Veli-Matti Mäkelä
R&D Trainee
Board of Directors
Anja Frada
Member of the Board
Kimmo Rauma
Chair of the Board
Frank Jensen
Member of the Board
Torsti Tenhunen
Member of the Board
Dr Krista Halttunen
Member of the Board
Advisory Board
Niklas Skogster
Member of the Advisory Board