Veli-Matti Heimonen has been appointed CEO of Solnet Group, a European solar company, effective March 1, 2025.
One of the company's partners, Veli-Matti Heimonen (M.Sc. Econ.) has previously served as Solnet Group’s Chief Operating Officer and Country Manager for Finland since 2018. He had a pivotal role in launching the company’s operations in Germany. Veli-Matti Heimonen has extensive experience in sales and operational development in large corporations such as KONE and Hewlett-Packard.
Veli-Matti Heimonen will lead the rapidly growing Solnet Group’s European expansion through partnerships with major corporate clients. The company recently revamped its strategy to focus on Future-Proof solutions and reorganized its structure to support this approach.
"Appointing Veli-Matti Heimonen as CEO aligns well with our new strategy, and he has already demonstrated his ability to lead Solnet Group comprehensively as COO. We are pleased that the new CEO was found internally," says Arttur Kulvik, Chairman of the Board and one of the company’s co-founders.
The current CEO Kaj Kangasmäki will continue as Senior Advisor focusing on supporting the new strategic initiatives. Arttur Kulvik, will continue serving as Chairman of the Board and supporting the international expansion of Solnet Manager and Market Volatility Services.
"I want to maintain and further develop Solnet Group's strong customer focus, central to our culture, and drive operations through it. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we will continue collaborating to help them achieve their sustainability goals. Solnet Group has a decade of expertise in solar energy and a strong team, which positions us well for further expansion across Europe. We have built an excellent base for the future-proof energy business as one of the leading European commercial and industrial solar energy suppliers and two exciting growth initiatives supported by our own Solnet Manager, AI-based service. I want to thank both founders for their trust and the great collaboration we have already had over the years. This is a great starting point for the future," says Veli-Matti Heimonen.
Further information:
Arttur Kulvik, Chairman of the Board, Solnet Group, tel. +31 6 1533 7534, or arttur.kulvik@solnet.group
Kaj Kangasmäki, Board member, Solnet Group, tel.+358 40 501 4429, or kaj.kangasmaki@solnet.group
Solnet Group
Solnet Group provides Future Proof solar PV and battery energy storage solutions (BESS) across Europe with offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Finland. The company has supported its customers in achieving their renewable targets for over a decade. Solnet Group provides a full range of services for onsite, utility-scale PV, and BESS projects to facilitate clients' needs. From EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction), PPA (power purchase agreement), and operation and maintenance to market volatility services, Solnet Group delivers Future Proof solutions with a focus on safety, profitability, and ease for the customer. Solnet Group’s clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, major investment funds, shopping centers, retailers, manufacturing sites, and logistics companies. For more information, please visit www.solnet.group