Meet our team
Our headquarters are located in Luxembourg, in the heart of Europe, and the core team consists of professionals with varied backgrounds - and nationailities. The team has a broad experience working with both corporates and young innovations, launching to new market areas and strategically growing businesses,, in categories like Fintech, Medtech, ICT, AI, e-commerce and retail, FMCG and industrial manufacturing.
Our team includes specialists in market research, communications and marketing, business development and technical solutions.
Beyond the core team, we sit at the heart of Luxembourg’s business community and pull in a wide network of external industry experts across Europe to support projects with specialist knowledge requirements.
MANAGEMENT
James is the Head Strategist with a broad experience in bringing various ideas to market.
James Monnat
CEO
Soyeh is responsible for financial planning as well as leading Account Management for South-Korea.
Soyeh Kim
Chief Financial
Officer
Strategic marketing, branding, digital business, digital marketing, sales and marketing alignment.
Juho Wallenius
Chief Strategy
Officer
Steve has experience with a variety of complex technical innovations and is responsible for the technical development.
Steven Allen
Chief Technology
Officer
PROJECTS
Karen is our key coordinator for helping South Korean innovations succeed in Europe.
Karen Hyojin Kye
Project
Leader
Irene is managing marketing and sales strategy projects for global and local accounts.
Irene Mäkelä
Project
Leader
Saranya is responsible for projects that require technical execution and coordination.
Saranya Valsarajan
Technical Project
Manager
MARKET RESEARCH
Roland is the head of the research team and research networks.
George is coordinating research projects, conducting interviews and preparing documentation.
Roland Kampa
George Penn
Research
Director
Research
Analyst
COMMUNICATIONS
Andy is a brand strategist, and has a vast experience managing global brands and marketing campaigns.
Silje has developed brand visuals for both MasonBower and Foundry and brings creative support in client projects.
Andy Chisholm
Silje-Marie Molland
Head of Strategy
and Brand
Graphic
Designer
ADMINISTRATION AND
COORDINATION
Anne-Maria is responsible for office management, meetings and general administration.
Marie is responsible for legal advisory, contracts and negotiations.
Anne-Maria Sikkonen
Marie Screve
Office
Manager
Senior Legal
Counsel
EXTERNAL ADVISORS
Ben is acting as an industry expert for IoT, AI and other high-tech topics.
Andy H is a creative director for copy-writing with broad experience with global brands.
Doug is an Art Director with broad experience with global brands.
