Matti Viitanen

Matti Viitanen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project management and business development, particularly in the electric vehicle and telecommunications sectors. Currently serving as a Consultant and Senior Advisor at Despro Engineering Oy since January 2022, responsibilities include electric vehicle charging business development and telecom business development. Prior roles include founding and leading Nordic Special Cars from June 2019 to March 2023, achieving significant turnover milestones, and serving at Plugit Finland Oy in various capacities, including Purchaser and Project Manager, where significant contributions were made to electric vehicle charging networks. Previous experience includes project management positions at Eltel Networks and Empower Group, focusing on fixed access networks and solar power projects, as well as technical and telecommunications roles at Daxtum Oy and YIT Primatel Oy. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Information and Telecommunications Technology from Tampere University of Applied Sciences and a Telecommunications Technician degree from Pohjois-Satakunnan ammatti-instituutti.