
Jeremiah Tesolin
Board member
Other team members

Aleksi Malmberg (he/him)
Director
Shaped by extensive career in international cultural leadership, Aleksi grounds his strategic vision in fairness, dialogue and curiosity.

Sara Kärpänen (she/her)
Programme Director, Arts
With over a decade in London, Sara brings a strong curatorial voice and storytelling approach to the Institute’s arts programming.

Annika Pellonpää (she/her)
Administration and Project Manager
With broad financial management experience, Annika oversees the administration and project management at the Institute.

Kanerva Lehtonen (she/her)
Head of Communications and Development
Kanerva Lehtonen has built a decade-long career in London’s cultural sector. She has developed expertise in communications, community building, strategic partnerships, and fundraising.

Aamu Kontu (she/her)
Communications and Production Intern
Combining her curiosity driven passion for art and hands-on experience in marketing and communications, Aamu works as a Communications and Production Intern at the Institute.

Malin Groop
Chair

Tiina Pusa
Board member

John Webster
Board member

Heli Suominen
Board member

Charlie Walker
Board member