Active and expert assistance
Our experts will assist your company in establishing a presence in the Kotka-Hamina region. We offer up-to-date information on available plots, market conditions, and labor availability.
Our support is tailored to your needs, addressing both practical questions and strategic considerations.
Jukka Tani
Jukka Tani started as the Director of the Invest In team on January 1, 2026. With a long career in the technology industry, Jukka brings particular expertise in international business, investment planning and implementation, as well as safety and environmental matters.
His industry expertise focuses especially on the engineering, metal and forest industries, as well as logistics.
Heli Ala-Poikela
Heli Ala-Poikela joined Cursor’s Invest In team as a Senior Advisor on February 1, 2026. She moved to the position from Ahlstrom, where she held several demanding investment and development roles both in Finland and internationally.
Jarkko Harjula
Jarkko works as an expert in the Invest In team and proactively assists domestic and foreign companies planning to locate in the region. He has active customer service and communication skills and excellent knowledge of the Kotka-Hamina region. Jarkko’s responsibilities in the team include data centers and the hydrogen industry.
Jarkko is familiar with international trade and culture and is an experienced leader of development and export projects.
Matti Rikka
Matti has over 30 years of experience in industry, international business, corporate management, and board work. In the Invest In team, he is responsible for supporting and coordinating battery industry projects, attracting new operators to the region, and developing the Industrial Park concept.
Matti is skilled at managing complex projects and demanding tasks, as well as leading organizations of various sizes across multiple industries.
Heli Toikka
Heli is responsible for communications within the Invest In team. She has been marketing the Kotka-Hamina region her entire career and currently focuses on communicating regional development and new investments.
Heli knows how to combine fact-based communication with storytelling and impactful narratives. She values clear and concise communication and knows how to take different target groups into account in her work. She also has an eye for good event and marketing communications.
World-class Expertise
Our team’s extensive regional knowledge and expertise are at your disposal free of charge.