Kalle Nieminen
2025-2026 Obama Foundation Europe Leader

Director - Innovation Unit, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra
Finland
Kalle Nieminen is the Director of the Innovation Unit at the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, a public fund dedicated to enhancing Finland’s well-being and promoting sustainable economic growth. He works closely with both the private and public sectors to advance strategic foresight and societal innovation. In his role, he develops approaches and funding models that enable societal transformation. Kalle also serves as a board member of the TAH Foundation, which accelerates the transition to a sustainable future through significant emissions reductions, systemic solutions, and changes in human behavior.
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