Asian Aviation Editor Matt Driskill is In Conversation with Sami Jauhiainen, who leads Neste’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) business in the Asia Pacific region. Jauhiainen's focus is on developing the market for SAF and building supply chains and partnerships to grow its availability in the region. Sami also works together with public and private stakeholders in developing credible roadmaps for the decarbonisation of aviation.
Jauhiainen has been with Neste since 2013, holding various leadership roles in strategy and business development. Before joining Neste, Sami worked in energy investment banking in London, advising customers in the global energy sector on mergers & acquisitions and capital markets transactions.
Jauhiainen holds a Master of Science degree in Finance from the Helsinki School of Economics, and a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Helsinki University of Technology.
Jauhiainen is passionate about business opportunities that serve the purpose of creating a healthier planet for our children.