Pekka Nurmi

Head of Initiative

Helsinki Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Neste (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of Technology, Lignocellulose
      May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

      Responsible for novel, lignocellulose-based technology development within Neste

    • Head of Initiative, Lignocellulosics
      May 2023 - May 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      I am responsible for global development of project opportunities for lignocellulose-based production facilities including supply chain development. I also drive technology development and support lignocellulose related advocacy matters.

    • Technology Manager, Design
      Dec 2019 - May 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      I was responsible for technology development and engineering efforts related to Neste Lignocellulosics project.

  • Process Specialist at Sweco
    Aug 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Work related to project management, consulting and process engineering. Most projects related to biochemicals or biofuels. Also sales duties.

  • Neste Jacobs (10 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Technologist
      Apr 2017 - Aug 2017 · 5 mos

      Project management and sales duties, mainly related to biochemicals and biofuels

    • Head of Technology and Product Development
      Nov 2014 - Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Heading a department with some 80 top-notch professionals in process and automation technologies. Lots of recruitment activities. with more than 30 hired persons. Also some project work and sales support

    • Senior Consultant
      Jul 2014 - Oct 2014 · 4 mos

      My duties include technology and techno-economical studies for various clients. I am also involved in project sales.

  • Process design engineer at Jacobs Engineering
    Apr 2011 - Dec 2011 · 9 mos

    An international assingnment from Neste-Jacobs to Jacobs. Work on Luberef expansion project FEED-package.