Häme EU Office, Brussels
Anna Lounaskorpi
EU Communications Officer
Häme EU Office communications, visits and events, stakeholder assignments
+32 49 763 8697
anna.lounaskorpi(a)hame.fi
Area of responsibility for Vitality
In this area of responsibility we have experts in regional development and regional land use planning. They are responsible for the preparation and development of the regional plan and the transport system plan, which are helping to create the basis for sustainable way of life, development and vitality for our municipalities and our region. They strategically guide the regional project portfolio, assemble the implementation force behind the Green Growth Häme focal points, prepare the funding program period and the selection of funded projects, and support the region’s project consortia.
Jyri Sarkkinen
Director, Regional Development
Regional Council management, regional development and regional land use planning
+358 50 523 1598
jyri.sarkkinen(a)hame.fi
Jukka Lidman
Region Analyst
Statistics and information service, forecasting, management with information, leader of the information team
+358 50 479 2541
jukka.lidman(a)hame.fi
Minna Takala
Project Manager
Häme Regional Innovation Valley (Häme RIV) project
+358 50 526 4648
minna.takala(a)hame.fi
Regional Development
Marko Mälly
Manager, Regional Development
Responsible for funding decisions under the EU Regional and Structural Policy Programme and national funding schemes, coordination of the Regional Cooperation Group and its secretariat, regional programme and smart specialisation strategy, and Interreg programmes
+358 50 575 2193
marko.mally(a)hame.fi
Venla Hatakka
Development Planner
Häme Regional Innovation Valley (Häme RIV) project, Regional Cooperation Group and its secretariat, administrative support for EU regional and structural policy and national funding programmes, state service and premises network reform
+358 40 6712310
venla.hatakka(a)hame.fi
Sebastian Hovi
Senior Advisor, Regional Development
Funding decisions under EU regional and structural policy and national funding programmes, regional programme and smart specialisation strategy, Interreg Europe projects: FutureECOS & CIBUS project
+358 50 563 7297
sebastian.hovi(a)hame.fi
Arto Saarinen
Senior Advisor, Regional Development
Funding decisions under EU regional and structural policy and national funding programmes, regional programme and smart specialisation strategy, secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Group, Interreg programmes
+358 50 305 2539
arto.saarinen(a)hame.fi
Terhi Lake
Project Manager
Interreg Europe projects: FutureECOS & CIBUS project
+358 50 353 7897
terhi.lake(a)hame.fi
Regional Land Use Planning
Mikael Asikainen
Senior Advisor, Regional Land Use Planning
Regional land use plan preparation, built environment and cultural heritage, spatial data and analysis
+358 40 689 2558
mikael.asikainen(a)hame.fi
Juuso Helander
Senior Advisor, Transportation
Transport system development and monitoring, transport expertise, coordination of transport-related cooperation and working groups
+358 46 922 6643
juuso.helander(a)hame.fi
Paula Mustonen
Senior Advisor, Regional Land Use Planning
Regional land use plan preparation, nature conservation and natural resources, regional climate cooperation, recreational areas and routes, spatial data and analysis
+358 50 375 3218
paula.mustonen(a)hame.fi
Area of responsibility for Networking
In this area of responsibility we have experts in administration and communication. Their task is to secure the smooth everyday life of our organization and to ensure up-to-date and timely communication both internally and externally. In this area of responsibility the important actors influencing the region’s vitality are identified and brought together, networks are built and collaboration platforms are created for the municipalities and other actors in our region, and we influence them ourselves as well.
Reijo Siltala
Director, Networking
Regional Council management, stakeholder relations, strategic partnerships, and international affairs
+358 40 523 7154
reijo.siltala(a)hame.fi
Communications
Reetta Sorjonen
Head of Communications
Strategic communications, planning and execution, and media relations
+358 44 300 5230
reetta.sorjonen(a)hame.fi
Administration
Marita Lähteenmäki
Manager, Administration
Trustee’s administration, HR and financial administration, general administration
+358 40 568 0788
marita.lahteenmaki(a)hame.fi
Tanja Knuuttila
Assistant, Administration
Administrative and financial tasks, trustee’s fees and advice
+358 50 441 7867
tanja.knuuttila(a)hame.fi
Sari Lavio
Controller
Financial and HR matters, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, sales invoicing
+358 40 632 4710
sari.lavio(a)hame.fi
Anna-Riitta Rajaveräjä
Secretary, Case Management
Case management system and development, meeting coordination and decision-making support
+358 44 300 6232
anna-riitta.rajaveraja(a)hame.fi
Riikka Rintala
Planner, Administration
General administration, information and records management development, archiving
+358 44 906 3242
riikka.rintala(a)hame.fi