Mika Anttonen

Background

Finnish energy sector entrepreneur and self-made billionaire. Founder and Chairman of St1 Nordic, one of the largest energy companies in the Nordic region. Despite making his fortune in oil and gas, Anttonen has become a prominent climate advocate, investing heavily in renewable energy and biofuels. Forbes featured him in 2020 as "The Guilt-Ridden Oil Billionaire Trying To Save The Planet." St1 operates fuel retail, refining, and renewable energy across Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Relinquished operative duties about a decade ago to focus on strategy and green investments.