Pål Helgesen has 15 years of experience with energy investment in developing countries, including serving on boards of many companies. Formerly, he worked with strategy, acquisitions, and business development at DNV, a technical risk management company with operations in more than 100 countries.

Pål holds a Bachelor’s degree (First Class Honors) in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering and an MBA from IESE Business School.

Hannu Ikävalko is the Bioenergy Chief Operating Officer of BECIS. Prior to joining BECIS, Hannu co-founded Tasma Bioenergy, a company that delivers sustainable biomass-based energy to industrial clients in Southeast Asia, which was acquired by BECIS. He brings over 20 years of experience in biomass, pulp and paper businesses and has held senior operational roles across corporate development, finance, sales, and supply chain management. He holds a Master of Science from the Helsinki University of Technology in Finland, and a Master of Business Administration (with Honours) from the IE Business School in Spain.