Search on this blog

Search on this blog

Our Team – Space Economic Forum 2026
Space Economic Forum · Leadership

MEET
THE TEAM.

The people shaping the future of the global space economy.

— 01 Alexander Korhonen – CEO

Founder · CEO

Alexander Korhonen

Chief Executive Officer

Leads the forum's global vision — connecting public institutions and private space ventures across the Nordic ecosystem and beyond.

— 02 Maria Virtanen – Operations

Operations

Maria Virtanen

Head of Operations

Oversees end-to-end logistics — from venue partnerships at Messukeskus to multi-stakeholder programme delivery across five forum days.

— 03 James Larsson – Partnerships

Strategy

James Larsson

Director of Partnerships

Cultivates relationships with ESA, sovereign wealth funds, and Artemis Accords signatories to build the forum's institutional backbone.

— 04 Sofia Mäkinen – Communications

Communications

Sofia Mäkinen

Head of Communications

Shapes the forum's editorial voice and media strategy, amplifying Helsinki's position as a serious hub for the global space economy.

— 05 Tommi Nieminen – Technology

Technology

Tommi Nieminen

Technology Advisor

Bridges the gap between Finland's Aalto pipeline and the forum's programme, advising on emerging space tech and VTT research integration.

— 06 Elena Hautala – Finance

Finance

Elena Hautala

Head of Finance

Manages the forum's financial architecture — sponsor relations, grant structures, and alignment with Finland's growing ESA contribution commitments.