Krista Halttunen, PhD has been named the first CEO of Halton Group’s parent company. Her task will be to develop Halton Ventures into a capable and active owner and investor as well as an attractive development partner. Halton Ventures invests in startup companies, innovations, and investment funds that improve built and indoor environments in a sustainable way. Every investment is made with a long-term perspective. New ventures and investments support Halton’s core business and unlock opportunities for renewal.
The parent company was founded two years ago to be a responsible owner and investor. The new 33-year-old CEO, Krista Halttunen, started on 1.1.2025. “I feel that at Halton, I will have the opportunity to advance the green transition even more than in my previous roles as an academic and a civil servant. Halton gives me both the possibility and the responsibility to build new business activities with real impact. It feels good to take advantage of that, especially as we do not have any time to waste”, Krista Halttunen says.
“Value-driven family entrepreneurship and strategic business development are also important to me.”
Krista Halttunen is an international expert in sustainable development and the green transition. She has a Master’s in Physics and Philosophy from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Environmental Policy from Imperial College London. She has also worked as a management consultant at the Boston Consulting Group, a policy manager at the UK energy regulator, and a sustainable finance researcher at the University of Oxford.
Taking on a CEO role in the family business was not an easy decision for Krista. It also meant moving back to Finland. However, the possibility of strategic development, active ownership, and the opportunity to think big convinced her to jump aboard.
“Krista has knowledge and experience that suits the development of Halton Ventures very well, she also has an extensive international network”, says the Chair of the Board, Tarja Takki Halttunen.
“Halton Ventures enables the long-term strategic development of Halton Group. Factors affecting high-quality indoor air, the well-being of people, and the green transition are more important to us than the return on investment. Halton Group’s new internal initiatives can also be moved into the parent company for further development.
Halton Ventures’ mission is to positively influence society and the environment through innovation and entrepreneurship. Its values also include sustainability and the fair treatment of
others. “The world is nowhere near ready yet. Now it’s time to get to work”, Krista Halttunen says. Krista Halttunen’s grandfather, Seppo Halttunen, founded Halton in 1969. Her parents, Mika Halttunen and Tarja Takki-Halttunen, have been steering the family business for over 30 years. In addition to the Chair, the Halton Ventures Board of Directors includes Mika Halttunen and the third-generation family members CEO Krista Halttunen and Vice Chair Aleksi Halttunen. Krista and Aleksi already long-standing members of Halton Group’s Board of Directors.
Halton Ventures invests in new technologies and services with a long-term view, building a more sustainable planet. It owns Halton Group, a global technology leader in indoor air solutions for demanding spaces. Halton Ventures is 100% owned by the Halttunen family. Halton Group is a global technology leader in indoor air solutions for demanding commercial and public premises, workspaces, healthcare institutions and laboratories, professional kitchens, ships as well as energy production and industrial environments. Halton’s mission is to provide its end users with safe, comfortable, and productive indoor environments that are energy-efficient and comply with sustainable principles. The company was founded in Finland in 1969. Today, Halton Group employs close to 1,900 people in over 35 countries. The company’s turnover in 2023 was approx. 300 million euros. For more information, visit www.halton.com.
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