“Tamturbo Plc has unveiled a significant shift in its executive leadership, appointing Janne Leinonen as the incoming CEO effective no later than August 3, 2026, while current CEO Igor Nagaev transitions to head the Central & Southern Europe and Middle East business area. This move aligns with the company’s strategic push for enhanced global expansion and regional market penetration in the oil-free turbo compressor sector. During the interim period, Chief Operating Officer Antti Kaura will serve as Acting CEO.”
Executive Leadership Reshuffle Drives Tamturbo’s Next Growth Phase
Tamturbo Plc, the Finnish innovator in oil-free turbo compressor technology, has initiated a key management overhaul designed to accelerate its international footprint and capitalize on rising demand for energy-efficient, sustainable compressed air solutions across industrial sectors.
The company’s Board of Directors has named M.Sc. (Tech.) Janne Leinonen as the new Chief Executive Officer. Leinonen brings a proven track record in industrial technology and business scaling, with extensive leadership experience from ABB in drives and robotics divisions, where he managed complex global operations and product portfolios. Most recently, he served as CEO of Trussmatic Oy, guiding that firm through expansion and technological advancement in automated manufacturing solutions.
Leinonen will assume full CEO responsibilities no later than August 3, 2026, marking a deliberate transition timeline that allows for seamless handover and strategic continuity. His appointment underscores Tamturbo’s commitment to leveraging seasoned executives capable of driving innovation in high-efficiency compressed air systems, particularly as industries worldwide prioritize ESG compliance, reduced energy consumption, and zero-contamination air delivery.
In tandem with the CEO change, current CEO Igor Nagaev will assume a specialized regional leadership role as Head of Central & Southern Europe and the Middle East business area. Nagaev has been instrumental in Tamturbo’s recent trajectory, steering the company through periods of rapid growth, product development, and market penetration since his own appointment years ago. His deep expertise in the compressed air industry, combined with established relationships with global key accounts, positions him ideally to spearhead targeted expansion in these high-potential geographies.
Nagaev’s move reflects Tamturbo’s broader strategy to invest heavily in geographical business units, tailoring go-to-market approaches, strengthening local partnerships, and addressing region-specific industrial needs—such as food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, electronics manufacturing, and textiles—where oil-free air is non-negotiable.
During the transition phase leading up to Leinonen’s start date, Chief Operating Officer Antti Kaura will step in as Acting CEO. Kaura’s operational oversight ensures business momentum remains uninterrupted, with focus on ongoing order fulfillment, supply chain stability, and customer project deliveries amid the leadership evolution.
This restructuring comes at a pivotal moment for Tamturbo. The company has secured substantial financing in recent periods to fuel international scaling, reported consistent order inflows from major global clients in consumer goods and other sectors, and continued to emphasize its proprietary Touch-Free™ turbo technology that delivers superior energy efficiency and maintenance-free performance compared to traditional screw or piston compressors.
Key Management Team Overview (Pre-Transition)
CEO : Igor Nagaev (transitioning to Regional Head)
CFO : Tommi Holopainen
COO : Antti Kaura (Acting CEO during transition)
Other roles : Recent appointments have bolstered aftermarket and regional teams, including Chief Aftermarket Officer Juho Ojuva (appointed mid-2025) and targeted hires in the USA and Middle East to support sales and service networks.
Strategic Implications
The leadership adjustments signal Tamturbo’s intent to double down on internationalization while maintaining technological leadership in sustainable industrial air solutions. With Leinonen’s industrial background and Nagaev’s regional focus, the company aims to capture larger market share in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, where regulatory pressures on energy use and environmental impact continue to favor advanced turbo compressor alternatives.
These changes build on prior management refinements, including shifts in business director roles and aftermarket leadership in 2025, demonstrating a pattern of proactive team optimization to match ambitious growth objectives.
