Management
Avara is an expert in residential real estate investment whose operating model is based on core functions being performed in-house and supporting functions being responsibly and efficiently outsourced to a selected partner network.
Management Team
Avara’s business is led by its CEO with the support of the Management Team.
Mika Savolainen
CEO, Partner
- M.Sc. (Tech.), eMBA, KJs
- At Avara since 2013
Harri Retkin
CIO and CFO, Partner
- M.Sc. (Econ.)
- At Avara since 2012
Tuomas Rantsi
COO and CDO, Partner
- M.Sc. (Tech.), KJs
- At Avara since 2017
Arttu Ekqvist
CEO of Avara Rahastot Oy, Partner
- M.Sc. (Econ.)
- At Avara since 2019
Emmi Tiainen
Management Assistant
- BBA
- At Avara since 2016
Sabine Ille
Marketing & Communications Manager
- Master of Culture and Arts, MBA
- At Avara since 2021
Board of Directors
Risto Kyhälä
Chairman since June 2024
- Chairman from November 2012 to April 2023 and Vice-Chairman from April 2023 to June 2024
- CEO of Kiinteistömaailma Oy, board professional
- Independent of the company, not independent of a significant shareholder
- Holds 7,5% of Avara's share capital
Harri Retkin
Vice-Chairman since June 2024
- CIO, CFO and Partner of Avara
- At Avara since 2012
Mika Savolainen
Member since June 2024
- CEO and Partner of Avara
- At Avara since 2013
Tuomas Rantsi
Member since June 2024
- COO, CDO and Partner of Avara
- At Avara since 2017
Arttu Ekqvist
Member since June 2024
- CEO of Avara Funds Ltd and Partner of Avara
- At Avara since 2019