Matti Rantanen

Director General at European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA)
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(386) 825-5501
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Brussels Metropolitan Area, BE
Languages
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Credentials

  • Principles of Wealth Management
    Hanken School of Economics
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Elements of AI
    University of Helsinki and Reaktor

Experience

    • Belgium
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director General
      • Nov 2022 - Present

    • Events Services
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Jan 2022 - Present

  • MR Solution SPRL
    • Brussels Area, Belgium
    • Public Affairs Specialist, Managing Director
      • Apr 2017 - Present

      Role: Independent consultant offering Public Affairs and communication services for individual companies and consultancies Policies: e-commerce, sustainability, packaging, transport, energy and environment policies, deep knowledge on the circular economy, digital single market and taxation. I am public affairs professional with over 15 years of experience and a solid background in policymaking and influencing, communications, and stakeholder engagement. I have an in-depth understanding of the political dynamics and practical underpinnings of the EU´s system and a demonstrated ability to work across areas – from circular economy to digitalization. Developing and implementing effective, creative, and impactful public affairs strategies supporting business objectives is my strength and passion. Show less

  • TRP Group Oy
    • Turku, Finland
    • Chairman of the Board
      • Oct 2010 - Present

      - Co-founded the company, which has meanwhile grown to the size of 110 employees; - Responsible for the company's accounting and finance (2005-2008); - Currently, as Chairman of the Board, responsible for planning the company's strategy together with the board and CEO (2008 - present). - Co-founded the company, which has meanwhile grown to the size of 110 employees; - Responsible for the company's accounting and finance (2005-2008); - Currently, as Chairman of the Board, responsible for planning the company's strategy together with the board and CEO (2008 - present).

    • Managing Director
      • Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

      FEPE is an international association representing more than 100 companies that are directly or indirectly involved in the paper envelope, light packaging, and e-commerce packaging manufacturing sector in Europe. These comprise envelope manufacturers and suppliers to the envelope industry. The main interests for FEPE are: • advertising and direct marketing • data protection • postal affairs • sustainability • e-commerce FEPE is an international association representing more than 100 companies that are directly or indirectly involved in the paper envelope, light packaging, and e-commerce packaging manufacturing sector in Europe. These comprise envelope manufacturers and suppliers to the envelope industry. The main interests for FEPE are: • advertising and direct marketing • data protection • postal affairs • sustainability • e-commerce

    • Chairman Of The Board
      • Apr 2017 - Dec 2020

      - Co-founded the company; - Developed the concept and the business plan together with the team; - Attract investors to secure funding & manage investor relations; - Participate in the strategic planning of the organisation. - Co-founded the company; - Developed the concept and the business plan together with the team; - Attract investors to secure funding & manage investor relations; - Participate in the strategic planning of the organisation.

    • United Kingdom
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Account Director
      • Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

      - Managed a team of five employees. - Guided the work of the Digital Policy Team both in terms of substance and strategic action; - Managed client relations; - Prepared client proposals and oversee the execution of services; - Prepared Policy Analysis of the impact of EU legislative proposals on clients’ businesses; - Assisted clients in developing positions and promoting them to EU decision-makers; - Manage events and campaigns, from the concept planning to execution. - Managed a team of five employees. - Guided the work of the Digital Policy Team both in terms of substance and strategic action; - Managed client relations; - Prepared client proposals and oversee the execution of services; - Prepared Policy Analysis of the impact of EU legislative proposals on clients’ businesses; - Assisted clients in developing positions and promoting them to EU decision-makers; - Manage events and campaigns, from the concept planning to execution.

    • Belgium
    • Government Relations Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Manager of Digital Business Unit
      • Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

      - Assisted the Director in the new business development; - Managed day-to-day client relations; - Coordinated the daily work of the Digital Policy team in providing coherent strategic advice to clients; - Engaged with policy-makers and EU institution officials. - Assisted the Director in the new business development; - Managed day-to-day client relations; - Coordinated the daily work of the Digital Policy team in providing coherent strategic advice to clients; - Engaged with policy-makers and EU institution officials.

    • Member of the Board
      • Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

    • Member of the Board
      • Apr 2015 - Apr 2018

    • Belgium
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications Advisor / Consultant
      • Sep 2014 - Sep 2017

      - Founded the company's Brussels branch; - Was responsible for policy advocacy, intelligence, engagement with policy-makers and stakeholders;- Managed projects and events; - Reviewed and analysed the impact of EU legislative proposals for clients; - Provided guidance and support for clients in establishing and promoting policy positions; - Assisted clients in their Governmental Affairs actions and Government Relations; - Managed the financial affairs of the office. - Founded the company's Brussels branch; - Was responsible for policy advocacy, intelligence, engagement with policy-makers and stakeholders;- Managed projects and events; - Reviewed and analysed the impact of EU legislative proposals for clients; - Provided guidance and support for clients in establishing and promoting policy positions; - Assisted clients in their Governmental Affairs actions and Government Relations; - Managed the financial affairs of the office.

    • Chairman Of The Board
      • Apr 2013 - Jun 2017

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
      • Jan 2005 - Mar 2015

      • Jan 2009 - Jan 2015

  • Naantalin Matkailu Oy
    • Naantali, Finland
    • Chairman of the Board
      • Apr 2009 - Jan 2015

    • Political secretary
      • Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

    • Finland
    • Political Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Secretary of International Affairs
      • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

      - Led party's cooperation with national embassies to Finland (nationally), European political parties (EU-level) and international organisations, such as the International Democratic Union (globally); - Coordinated the foreign policy cooperation with sister parties within the EPP and represented the party in EPP Party Council; - Advised the party leaders in international politics and relations; - Prepared policy papers and speeches. - Led party's cooperation with national embassies to Finland (nationally), European political parties (EU-level) and international organisations, such as the International Democratic Union (globally); - Coordinated the foreign policy cooperation with sister parties within the EPP and represented the party in EPP Party Council; - Advised the party leaders in international politics and relations; - Prepared policy papers and speeches.

    • Secretary General
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

      - Held this position in parallel with the position of a Secretary of international Affairs; - Coordinated the work of the Nordic Council Conservative group; - Prepared policy position papers; - Was responsible for financial matters of the Nordic Council Conservative group. - Held this position in parallel with the position of a Secretary of international Affairs; - Coordinated the work of the Nordic Council Conservative group; - Prepared policy position papers; - Was responsible for financial matters of the Nordic Council Conservative group.

  • Finnish Parliament
    • Finnish Parliament
    • Parliamentary Assistant
      • May 2011 - Dec 2011

    • Sales and Marketing manager
      • Oct 2009 - May 2011

    • Sales Manager
      • Feb 2009 - Sep 2009

    • Denmark
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Customer Adviser
      • Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Naantali Spa Hotel
    • Naantali, Finland
    • Lobby host
      • Sep 2004 - Feb 2007

Education

  • Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
    2013 - 2016
  • Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    2006 - 2010

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