Tero Raassina is the Qatar Country Representative and Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Regional Investment Lead at the GGGI. In this dual role, he oversees program development in Qatar, representing GGGI to the State of Qatar, while also originating, designing, and arranging blended and sustainable finance for investment projects across the MENA region. 

Tero is an experienced founder, developer, and advisor with deep expertise in circular economy, technology transfer, climate finance, and sustainability. With over 20 years of experience in technical advisory and green investments, he has led more than 100 projects for both the public and private sectors. His expertise spans project origination, feasibility studies, structuring, and the development of climate-focused financial solutions. Tero has successfully structured a wide range of financial transactions, including equity capital, debt instruments, and blended finance.  

He holds a Master’s degree in International Economics from the Helsinki School of Economics, as well as post-graduate qualifications in China Economics from Hong Kong University and Blockchain Strategy from the University of Oxford.