Timo Ketonen

With over a decade of leadership as CEO and Founder of Aboa Advest, I have cultivated a strong foundation in impact investing, with a particular focus on DeepTech sectors and the Blue Economy. This role has enabled me to develop long-term investment strategies that balance financial returns with societal and environmental benefits. My current role as Chair of TS-Yhtymä (TS Group) - a family investment and media company - further reflects my commitment to driving innovation and growth in transitioning industries, particularly through digital transformation.

As the Partner and Co-founder of A’Pelago since 2022, my focus is on spearheading science-based business initiatives to restore sea regions and drive economic vitality. Collaborating with over 500 organizations and 1,500 professionals, our work fosters an impact-led ecosystem dedicated to sustainable development. My expertise in new business development and strategic partnerships directly supports our mission to enhance the Baltic Sea region and beyond.

My hobbies include sailing, tennis, reading books and music. I play guitar in a band and have recently started to write my own songs & lyrics together with my bandmates.

I enjoy learning different languages, listening and observing is the key to understanding local culture. I’ve lived in Finland, Sweden, the UK and USA. My sailing trips have taken place across the Baltic Sea, from Norway to Svalbard, in the Caribbean Sea and the South Seas.

Nowadays I live year-round on an island in the archipelago in SW Finland and we also have a city apartment in Åbo (Turku).

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