Matti Rantanen
Director General at European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Principles of Wealth Management
Hanken School of EconomicsDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Elements of AI
University of Helsinki and Reaktor
Experience
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European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA)
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Belgium
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director General
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Satumaa Events
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Events Services
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jan 2022 - Present
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MR Solution SPRL
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Brussels Area, Belgium
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Public Affairs Specialist, Managing Director
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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
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TRP Group Oy
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Turku, Finland
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Chairman of the Board
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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).
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Managing Director
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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
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Chairman Of The Board
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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.
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Hanover Communications
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Account Director
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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.
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FIPRA Public Affairs
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Belgium
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager of Digital Business Unit
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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.
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Katternö Kärnkraft Oy Ab
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Pietarsaari
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Member of the Board
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
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Member of the Board
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
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Miltton Europe
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Belgium
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Advisor / Consultant
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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.
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Chairman Of The Board
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2017
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Maijamäki school
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jan 2005 - Mar 2015
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2015
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Naantalin Matkailu Oy
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Naantali, Finland
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Chairman of the Board
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Apr 2009 - Jan 2015
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Helsingin Kokoomus
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Helsinki
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Political secretary
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
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Kokoomus
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Finland
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Secretary of International Affairs
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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.
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Secretary General
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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.
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Finnish Parliament
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Finnish Parliament
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Parliamentary Assistant
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May 2011 - Dec 2011
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Kultaranta Resort Oy Naantali
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Naantali, Finland
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Sales and Marketing manager
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Oct 2009 - May 2011
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Muumimaailma Oy / Moominworld
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Naantali, Finland
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Sales Manager
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Feb 2009 - Sep 2009
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Danske Bank
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Denmark
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Adviser
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Mar 2007 - Jan 2009
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Naantali Spa Hotel
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Naantali, Finland
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Lobby host
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Sep 2004 - Feb 2007
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Education
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Turku University of Applied Sciences
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies