Eeva Käpyaho Appointed Director of Operations for Sustainable Use of the Environment
M.Sc. (Geology) Eeva Käpyaho has been appointed Director of Operations, Sustainable Use of the Environment at the Geological Survey of Finland GTK, effective 1 December 2026, as the previous Director is retiring.
Sustainable Use of the Environment operational area produces research and expertise related to the clean transition, water resource management, construction, energy systems development, and environmental impact assessment. Director of Operations is responsible for the area’s activities, performance, renewal and impact. The role involves close collaboration with the Director of Operations for Availability of Raw Materials.
A key responsibility is to strengthen cooperation with customers, stakeholders and partners both in Finland and internationally. Director of Operations reports directly to the Director General and is a member of GTK’s Management Group.
Eeva Käpyaho has served as the Head of the Water and Mining Environment Solutions unit at GTK since 2019. Prior to joining GTK, she worked in environmental consulting at Golder Associates Oy and in nuclear waste disposal projects at Posiva Oy.
“We received a number of highly qualified applicants for this leadership position. Eeva Käpyaho has extensive experience in delivering results through effective operational leadership, a coaching-oriented leadership approach, and deep knowledge of the sector. I warmly welcome Eeva to our Management Group,” says Director General Saku Vuori.
“Our impact is created when research is transformed into services, practices and decisions. I am very excited to advance work that benefits the environment together with our partners. The need for geoscientific knowledge related to the environment is growing both in society and industry,” says Eeva Käpyaho.
Further information
Saku Vuori, Director General
Geological Survey of Finland GTK
Tel. +358 29 503 0216
saku.vuori@gtk.fi
Eeva Käpyaho, Director, Sustainable Use of the Environment (from 1 December 2026)
Geological Survey of Finland GTK
Tel. +358 29 503 5212
eeva.kapyaho@gtk.fi
