Jaani Pietikäinen

Jaani Pietikäinen is a senior finance and public sector expert serving as Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Office in Finland. In this role, he leads the EIB Group’s activities in Finland, working closely with government, financial institutions, and businesses to advance investment, innovation, and sustainable growth.

With extensive international experience in banking and finance, Jaani specializes in mobilizing capital at the intersection of the public and private sectors. His work focuses on financing strategic projects across infrastructure, energy, and technology, while strengthening Europe’s long-term competitiveness.

Jaani has played a key role in enabling major investments in Finland, spanning next-generation connectivity, clean energy, and bio-based innovation. He brings a practical, forward-looking perspective on how public financing can catalyze private investment and accelerate the green transition.

As a speaker, Jaani offers clear, insightful views on Europe’s economic outlook, the future of blue economy investment, and the mechanisms needed to drive growth that enable sea region regeneration at scale.