Rayo 3D Biotech

Chair of Biomaterials Science, University of Turku and former Head of the Institute of Dentistry. Globally recognized pioneer in fibre-reinforced composite and bioactive implant materials with 30+ years of translational research. Author of 740+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index 112), ranked among the world's top materials scientists (#848 globally; #4 in Finland). Inventor on 150+ granted international patents across 45+ technologies. Leads Rayo's core materials platform, IP strategy and clinical translation, with deep experience bringing regulated dental and medical biomaterials to market (MDR-EU / FDA).

Commercial and go-to-market leader with 14+ years of enterprise sales and operational leadership. Previously led business units generating €17M+ in annual revenue and managed multi-million-euro strategic accounts and national framework agreements, consistently ranking top 3-4 nationally for performance. Brings deep experience scaling B2B revenue, building sales organizations and executing complex customer partnerships. Leads Rayo's strategy, fundraising, partnerships and commercialization.

Operations and technology leader with experience scaling digital systems and infrastructure inside complex, regulated environments. Former Program Manager and Solution Owner at Helen (Nordic energy utility) and Product/Service Delivery lead at RELEX Solutions (global SaaS scale-up), overseeing enterprise platforms, integrations, SLAs and cross-functional execution. Brings deep expertise in manufacturing readiness, systems architecture and operational scalability. Leads operations, technology and process execution at Rayo.

Career CEO and board executive with 30+ years of leadership across consumer health, nutrition and regulated products. Former Managing Director and Board Member at Danone/Nutricia, leading multi-country operations across the Nordics and Baltics with full P&L responsibility. Extensive experience scaling international businesses, building distribution networks and commercializing regulated products. Provides governance, strategic partnerships and commercialization oversight at Rayo.

Co-Founder and Director of Development and TestingClinical research and validation leader with 20+ years of healthcare and hospital-based leadership experience. Former Director of the Oral Diseases Teaching & Treatment Unit at Helsinki University Central Hospital and university lecturer across multiple Finnish medical institutions. Leads product development, testing protocols and clinical validation at Rayo, ensuring regulatory readiness and scientific rigor across all applications.

Advises Rayo on skin and hair applications, supporting go-to-market strategy, partnerships and commercial positioning across cosmetic and personal care markets. Brings extensive leadership experience driving growth, performance and transformation across healthcare, consumer sectors, and technology-enabled services.
Has led organizations through growth, change, and market complexity, consistently translating strategy into measurable commercial outcomes. Brings a strong perspective on market dynamics, commercial priorities, and building future-ready capabilities at the intersection of people, technology and data&AI.

Advises Rayo on agricultural applications, supporting market understanding, customer use cases and field testing in the Agri segment. Brings deep hands‑on experience across farming operations, fertilisers and agri‑industry value chains.
CEO of Suomen Nestelannoite Oy and operator of Lilja Farms Oy, combining practical on‑farm insight with commercial and industrial perspective. Holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and brings over 20 years of experience spanning agricultural production, export markets and agri‑industry operations.

Advises Rayo on concrete applications, supporting industry relevance, commercial positioning and go‑to‑market strategy. Brings over 20 years of senior‑level experience across concrete production, precast elements, cement sales and construction materials markets. Currently CEO of a precast concrete company and active Chair of the Board and Board Member in multiple industrial technology and materials companies. Combines deep domain expertise with strong commercial and operational understanding across the concrete value chain.

Advises Rayo in development of cosmetic ingredients for skin care and hair care applications and helping to build up technical dossier and ingredient performance. Having 40+ years of hands-on cosmetics R&D experience spanning skincare, hair care, and colour cosmetics, with deep expertise in application of different types of ingredients and technical troubleshooting.
Known for a rigorous, evidence-based approach to innovation—strengthening programs for ingredient safety assessment, stability/compatibility, efficacy & performance testing, and cosmetic regulatory compliance. Having a strong sustainability perspective to R&D and commercialization, helping integrate cosmetic industry related sustainability elements into innovation priorities and development decisions.