Arto joined Downing Renewable Developments as the Head of Development for Finland in May 2024, leading the development of a best-in-class investment pipeline for wind, solar, and battery storage assets. He has over 17 years of extensive experience in the energy sector, including significant roles in electrical networks, district heating, data centers, and renewable energy. Arto has led the development of several major wind and solar projects, including one of the largest hybrid wind farms in Finland.

Before joining Downing Renewable Developments, he worked at Neoen Renewables Finland Oy as a team leader and project manager. Prior to that, Arto was involved in asset management for district heating systems at Fortum Power & Heat Oy, where he was responsible for strategic development projects and played a key role in developing Finland's first industrial-scale data center projects. Additionally, he has nearly 10 years of experience at Caruna, Finland's largest electricity distribution company, where he held several key roles.