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We are linking the North Karelia with Middle East. Join the network today!

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    For any questions or further information, don’t hesitate to contact directly any of us in the project team:

    • Helena Puhakka-Tarvainen, Senior Project Manager, +358 50 430 2418, helena.puhakka-tarvainen [a] karelia.fi

    Helena’s strong expertise is in project life-cycle management in transnational context. She is a specialist for biological processes, renewable energy and bioeconomy.

    • Dr. Laith ALRahlahleh, Project Coordinator, finpetra [a] karelia.fi

    Laith is our man from Jordan. He has graduated from the University of Eastern Finland and lives in Joensuu. Laith is an excellent help in bringing the know-how and his network of contacts to the North Karelian companies and organizations, and vice versa.

    • Janita Ylitalo, Development Manager, Business Joensuu Ltd
      +358 50 5580 214, janita.ylitalo [a] businessjoensuu.fi

    Janita’s hands-on background is in international business. She has worked 15+ years in Finnish companies doing global sales and marketing, helping the companies to go international and grow. She continues the work at Business Joensuu Ltd. especially with the companies operating in the IT sector.