The Finnish embassies and consulates are generally located around the world promote the interests of Finland and Finns abroad. The embassy is handling the general political tasks and they are working with the official tasks.

In addition, they are an integral part of the network of Finnish activities in the host country.

The missions handle, among others:

foreign policy
trade policy
development cooperation
Finland’s representation in other countries and international organizations
public diplomacy
consular services
citizens’ services.

CONTACTS

Jouko Leinonen, Ambassador

Business Finland is the Finnish government organization for innovation funding and trade, investment, and travel promotion. Business Finland has 40+ offices globally dedicated to supporting businesses around the world.

As a part of the Team Finland Network, Business Finland fosters growth by helping Finnish businesses go global and by supporting and funding innovations. Their task in Brazil is to build bridges and win-win partnerships between private companies and government organizations from both countries to generate new lucrative business. Services are designed for companies aiming for bold business growth and renewal on international markets.

Business Finland office in Brazil offers free-of-charge services for internationalization in the following areas:

Advice for global growth and target market;
Access to business contacts and group visits;
Advice on local business culture and behaviour;
Market information (studies, opportunities).

CONTACTS
INTERNATIONALIZATION SERVICES

NATALIA ARAUJO

Advisor (Energy, Bioeconomy, General Market Advice)
Sao Paolo, Brazil
natalia.araujo (at) businessfinland.fi
tel. +55 11 93354-6015

INTERNATIONALIZATION SERVICES
JOÃO BORDON

Senior Advisor (Health, ICT, Mining, General Market Advice)
Sao Paolo, Brazil
joao.bordon (at) businessfinland.fi
tel. +55 11 93372-6007

MARCELO GUIMARAES

Senior Advisor
Sao Paulo, Brazil
marcelo.guimaraes (at) businessfinland.fi
tel. +55 11 9811 73780

MATTI LANDIN

Senior Advisor (Bioeconomy, ICT, General Market Advice)
Sao Paolo, Brazil
matti.landin (at) businessfinland.fi
tel. +55 12 99744-4762

HEIDI VIRTA

Senior Director, Head of Region
Sao Paolo, Brazil
heidi.virta (at) businessfinland.fi
tel. +55 11 97851-8118

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ALESSANDRA LEONE

Talent Manager
Sao Paolo, Brazil
alessandra.leone (at) businessfinland.fi
tel. +55 11 9439 65487