Jyri Hietala takes helm as Managing Partner
Investor - People | May 05, 2025 | Capman Growth
CapMan Plc has appointed Jyri Hietala as the Managing Partner for their Natural Capital division, effective by October 2025. He will work alongside Co-Managing Partner Tapani Pahkasalo. This leadership change is part of a planned transition as current Managing Partner, Olli Haltia, becomes a Senior Advisor. Jyri Hietala brings significant experience from nearly a decade in forest investments. The Natural Capital team, responsible for sustainable forestry and natural sites investments, has initiated fundraising for its next flagship fund. CapMan aims to expand its Natural Capital investments, aligning with their growth ambitions and commitment to sustainability. Pia Kåll, CEO of CapMan, emphasizes the strategic importance of this move. The transition also reinforces CapMan's previous acquisition of Dasos Capital in 2024, enhancing their capabilities in the realm of forest and natural capital investing.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Sustainable Investments
Geography
- Nordics – CapMan, headquartered in Helsinki and a significant participant in Nordic private equity, exemplifies regional investment insights.
- Europe – CapMan, operating across Europe, emphasizes sustainable natural capital investments in this region.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article centers on leadership changes and strategic growth in CapMan's Natural Capital division, a private equity focus.
- Sustainable Investments – CapMan's Natural Capital sector focuses on sustainable forestry, highlighting investments targeting climate impact and biodiversity.
Financials
- 6.1 billion – Assets under management by CapMan.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jyri Hietala | Managing Partner of CapMan Natural Capital | Person | Recently appointed Managing Partner, with a decade of experience in forest investments. |
| CapMan Plc | Private Equity Firm | Company | A leading Nordic private equity firm focusing on diverse investment strategies including natural capital. |
| Tapani Pahkasalo | Co-Managing Partner of CapMan Natural Capital | Person | Recently appointed Co-Managing Partner with experience at Dasos Capital. |
| Olli Haltia | Senior Advisor, former Managing Partner | Person | Key figure in the transition, moving to a Senior Advisor role from Managing Partner. |
| Pia Kåll | CEO of CapMan | Person | CEO of CapMan, providing strategic insights into organizational transitions. |
| Dasos Capital | Acquired by CapMan for its Natural Capital division | Company | Previously an independent entity, now part of CapMan's Natural Capital sector. |