Markku Ranta
Markku Ranta

Markku Ranta

Finland Information Technology and Services Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
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About

MSc and LicTech (microelectronics) from Aalto University, Finland. MBA from EDHEC Business School, Nice France
Extensive international experience in small and large industry, R&D organisations and public innovation policy in Finland and in the EU
Had been researcher in Finland and France, in sales at a high-tech startup, councellor at EU in Brussels, 4 years at Tekes, 14 years at Nokia including set-up of the first Nokia R&D center in China, commercialization of cyber security innovation, managing funding of marine environment projects in Baltic Sea. Founding partner in several high-tech startups, well networked in the Finnish startup ecosystem
Over 4 years experience in China. Deep understanding of the technological system and governmental programs in EU and Finland. Extensive networks with R&D institutions and universities in EU and China.
Specialities: innovation management, team building and leadership, business development, internet and mobile services, nanotechnology, cyber security, cleantech
Skills in many European languages,Chinese and Russian

Advisory experience

Markku Ranta is an advisor and board member based in Finland, specialising in Information Technology and Services. They have advisor or board member experience with CAP Data and CAP Data Technologies Oy. They speak Chinese, English and French. They are open to advisory board and board director opportunities and are available for introductions through Boardio.

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