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
Mika Savolainen

CEO, Partner

  • M.Sc. (Tech.), eMBA, KJs
  • At Avara since 2013
Harri Retkin
Harri Retkin

CIO and CFO, Partner

  • M.Sc. (Econ.)
  • At Avara since 2012

Tuomas Rantsi
Tuomas Rantsi

COO and CDO, Partner

  • M.Sc. (Tech.), KJs
  • At Avara since 2017

Arttu Ekqvist
Arttu Ekqvist

CEO of Avara Rahastot Oy, Partner

  • M.Sc. (Econ.)
  • At Avara since 2019
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Emmi Tiainen

Management Assistant

  • BBA
  • At Avara since 2016
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Sabine Ille

Marketing & Communications Manager

  • Master of Culture and Arts, MBA
  • At Avara since 2021

Board of Directors

Risto Kyhälä web
Risto Kyhälä

Chairman since May 2024

  • Chairman from November 2012 to April 2023 and Vice-Chairman from April 2023 to May 2024
  • Shareholder of Avara Oy since 2019 
Harri Retkin
Harri Retkin

Vice-Chairman since May 2024

  • CIO, CFO and Partner of Avara
  • At Avara since 2012

 

Mika Savolainen
Mika Savolainen

Member since May 2024

  • CEO and Partner of Avara
  • At Avara since 2013

 

Tuomas Rantsi
Tuomas Rantsi

Member since May 2024

  • COO, CDO and Partner of Avara
  • At Avara since 2017
Arttu Ekqvist
Arttu Ekqvist

Member since May 2024

  • CEO of Avara Funds Ltd and Partner of Avara
  • At Avara since 2019