02/11/2026
Tamturbo announced Igor Nagaev, its current CEO, is moving to new responsibilities as the Head of the Central and Southern Europe and Middle East business area. Nagaev’s extensive industry experience and strong expertise with global key accounts will support the company in achieving its growth targets in these market regions.
The company appointed Janne Leinonen as the new CEO, and he will assume his duties by Aug. 3, 2026. Leinonen has significant previous experience in business leadership roles from ABB (Drives and Robotics), and he joins Tamturbo from his role as CEO of Trussmatic. Under Leinonen’s leadership, the company will continue to focus on international growth and strengthen its position as a provider of technologically advanced compressed air systems.
Nagaev said, “A key objective of the company’s strategy is to strengthen its global presence by investing in different geographical business areas, and I’m excited to support the achievement of that objective in my new role.”
Leinonen said, “Tamturbo is a unique company whose Finnish technology and expertise offer a significant opportunity to create value for customers worldwide. It is a privilege to lead the company into its next phase of growth. I strongly believe that together with our employees and partner network, we can further accelerate Tamturbo’s international development.”
During the transition period, until Leinonen assumes his duties, Antti Kaura, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, will serve as acting CEO.
“I would like to thank Igor Nagaev for his contribution as CEO and wish him success in his new role. At the same time, I warmly welcome Janne Leinonen to Tamturbo,” said Martin Backman, Chairman of the Board, Tamturbo.
About Tamturbo
Tamturbo is a Finland-based industrial growth company in the cleantech sector that enables cleaner and more energy-efficient industrial compressed air production with a new generation of Touch-Free™ compressor technology, highly-efficient energy recovery systems and service models that add value to customers. Tamturbo’s air compressors provide an environmentally friendly, completely oil-free and energy-efficient solution with the lowest total cost of ownership. The company also offers a subscription-based Air-as-a-Service model, allowing customers to pay only for the compressed air they use. For more information, visit https://tamturbo.com.
