Syklo’s circular economy experts

Who are Syklo’s circular economy experts, in whose hands lay a better tomorrow and a higher degree of circular economy? Get to know our skilled experts as well as our circular economy jobs and come join us in launching the world into a better orbit!

Head of Technology Petteri Asikainen

Hey! My name is Petteri Asikainen and I work as the head of technology in Syklo’s team. I am a mechatronics engineer and during my career, I have worked with machinery for the pulp and paper industry, equipment for the shipbuilding industry, and fire suppression systems. I have spent the last ten years in development work in the interesting world of circular economy technologies. ♻️

At Syklo, my job is to prepare and implement investment projects, as well as to become proficient in technologies related to expansion projects and to develop new processes into efficient circular economy tools of the future. In addition, I support Syklo’s organisation in developing current material processing operations and improving production efficiency. 🌟

At Syklo, I am proud of the company’s transparent and open-minded approach to new circular economy opportunities and its genuine desire to find and implement completely new solutions to increase the utilisation of raw materials from different types of recycled materials. Syklo doesn’t cling to repeating traditional processing methods.

I gain my everyday superpower by focusing on simple things after a complicated workday or workweek. These include, for example, walking in the woods, playing with old band friends, renovating a moped engine with my elder son, or a badminton match with my younger son. Sometimes even just by relaxing in the outdoor sauna in the peaceful quiet of the countryside… 🌲🔧🏸🧘‍♂️

Managing Director Teemu Koskela

Hi! I am Teemu, 41 years old, father of three and parent of an even bigger family, with a total of seven children, my wife Tiina, and Tyyne the dog. 

I work at Syklo as the managing director. In my work, I want to serve my team and our interest groups with a clear vision, human-centred leadership, and a spirit of doing that respects everyone. Our company is on an expansion path, which requires us to invest not only in the development of current operations, but also in various expansion projects and team building. In all of these things, I am delighted to support my team.

I’m especially proud of my team. It has been great to see our people succeed, grow, and evolve in their work. I believe that with this group and with Syklo’s solutions, we can take our customers toward a circular economy. And beyond! 🙌

Now that it is winter, cross-country skiing and strength training are important personal lifelines for me. I also enjoy the company of my family just by being present. Sometimes I do quite a lot of renovation work as well, but for that, my superpowers can be quickly depleted. Reading gives me satisfaction, especially if the subject is world history or technical trivial knowledge in the form of, for example, 20–30-year-old Tekniikan Maailma magazines.

Partnership Manager Eero Martikainen

Hi! My name is Eero Martikainen and I am Syklo’s partnership manager. My duties include creating new partnership relationships and developing new business operations. 💪

At Syklo, I am proud of the true ambition and courage to advance the circular economy—not to mention the great team and its long-term approach. The circular economy is the most promising solution to global sustainability challenges alongside renewable energy, and together with our partners, we will make it a reality. ♻️

My everyday superpower is the belief that nothing is impossible and everything can be overcome. My power lets me overcome even bigger challenges.

Circular Economy Manager Heikki Harju-Autti

Circular Economy Manager Heikki Harju-Autti’s work tasks are diverse, including managing customer relationships and partnerships, which in practice means taking care of the waste procurement of the Oulun Energia ecopower plant. 

In addition, Heikki is responsible for the procurement and treatment of ash at Syklo, for example. This means providing a processing service for Oulun Energia’s power plants. Most of Heikki’s working hours take place at the office, but Heikki can also be seen at Rusko’s waste sorting plant.

Heikki is particularly proud of the journey that Syklo has made from ideas and surveys to this point, and of the significant work being done for society as a whole. “It’s great to be able to work on something important for the environment and for all of our futures.”

But what is Heikki’s everyday superpower? “My everyday superpower—in addition to coffee—is definitely that I consider the circular economy to be meaningful and I get to offer customers optimal solutions in this respect. In addition, the fact that I have been tangibly involved in the development of Syklo throughout its whole journey gives meaning to my work.”

Production Engineer Antti Mattila

Hello! My name is Antti Mattila and I am Syklo’s production engineer. I am responsible for the maintenance and usability of Syklo’s waste sorting plant, as well as for technical development projects. In addition, I carry out a wide range of other tasks related to the circular economy and the operation of the sorting plant, such as procurement, quality control, and reporting. 

At Syklo, I am particularly proud to be involved in circular economy operations whose impact can be felt in all of our everyday lives. At work, my everyday superpower is being in a great team who work together for a common goal.

Account Manager Laura Kemppainen

Laura Kemppainen is the Account Manager at Syklo. Laura lives in Oulu, but her goal is to develop customer relationships across the entire country. She encourages people to reach out to her with ease. “Feel free to contact me from anywhere in Finland; I’m happy to help!”

Over the years, Laura has realized how important meaningful work is to her. Although this expert in sales and customer service has occasionally considered other career paths, she has come to understand that value-driven content is what gives her work its purpose. “I’m in my element when the discussion is about circular economy or waste management.”

Laura sees the societal role of the circular economy as incredibly important. It has a tangible impact on creating a better future. “There are many opportunities in the circular economy, but we need strong partnerships to succeed. We can’t do everything alone, but with good collaborators, we can achieve a lot.”

In addition to working on meaningful themes, Syklo takes pride in its top-tier experts. Whatever the situation, there is always a suitable specialist available—whether it’s about the circular economy, material reception, or recycling challenging waste materials. Throughout her career, Laura has also worked on improving waste sorting at its source. She understands that the solutions implemented at the point of origin significantly impact how waste is handled further down the line. This deep understanding is valuable at Syklo, where the focus is on finding solutions for large material flows.

In her daily life, Laura recharges her energy on the sidelines of football fields, where she spends time supporting her two active football-playing daughters. Football sets the rhythm for the entire family’s routines. While her engaging work keeps her busy, cheering from the sidelines provides a great counterbalance. Spending time in pristine nature and reading also help her unwind in the hustle of everyday life.

Expansion Project Coordinator Lassi Starck

Jyväskylä-based Lassi Starck, with roots in the Savonia region, works as the Expansion Project Coordinator at Syklo. He is responsible for advancing growth projects, which involves analyzing growth initiatives and identifying new innovations. Currently, Lassi is particularly interested in Syklo’s latest ventures, such as the plastic plant project and the acquisition that has brought biocomposites into Syklo’s portfolio. Lassi sees new opportunities in these developments. On the other hand, as a newcomer to Syklo, he also finds the operations of the sorting plant and other core activities fascinating.

The themes of the circular economy, however, are not new to Lassi. He became familiar with them during his previous career. In fact, Syklo was once Lassi’s client when he worked as a Service Manager at Innovestor. “I believe that the circular economy, along with artificial intelligence, is one of the most relevant themes of our time.”

Work that aligns with personal values adds meaning to everyday life. At Syklo, meaningful goals and business operations are a source of pride. Above all, it is the fact that Syklo takes concrete actions to achieve these goals that stands out. “Syklo’s initiatives truly contribute to a better Finland and a better planet.”

Lassi draws energy from working with people, and at Syklo, the team is an essential source of inspiration. He also recharges through sufficient sleep and exercise—particularly ball and racket sports.

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