Evli Bank has appointed Petra Hakamo as head of sustainability effective from 1 January 2022. She replaces Outi Helenius, who held the role for the last five years. Most recently Hakamo was an investment manager and head of sustainability at the asset management subsidiary of the Finnish group, Evli Growth Partners. Hakamo has previously worked in SEB’s large corporates and financial institutions division, in credit analysis and business development in Helsinki and Stockholm. Hakamo is also vice chair of the ESG working group of the Finnish Venture Capital Association and member of the European ESG in VC working group.