Speakers

Risto Paldanius is an innovative energy executive with a history of delivering profitable growth, business turnarounds, and strategic innovation in the global energy sector. As the Vice President, Americas for Wärtsilä Energy, he is known for being bold and progressive in initiating business transformations, identifying market strategies across the Americas, and developing leaders and teams. 

Risto’s passion for future-proofing organizations began during his time working for GE Energy, Pöyry, and Fortum. Since joining Wärtsilä in 2010, he has broadened his focus to  converting opportunities into impact, from navigating M&A and integrating new technologies to entering new markets such as powering data centers and advancing AI and digital initiatives. He believes meaningful change goes beyond spreadsheets and numbers. By fostering psychological safety, trust, transparency, and accountability, Risto enables teams to think boldly, grow as leaders, and succeed in a fast-changing energy landscape.