Mr. Kosonen, a dedicated entrepreneur, and investor has over 30 years’ experience in leadership roles in businesses across Europe, Asia, and North America. His current focus is on natural resource investments, particularly mineral exploration companies operating in mining-friendly jurisdictions.  

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Mr. Kosonen is the co-founder and director of NewQuest Capital Inc. and OCP Holdings Ltd., privately held investment firms based in Vancouver, Canada. He also founded and serves as Chairman of FinEx Metals Ltd., which holds gold and nickel exploration assets in his native Finland. Additionally, Mr. Kosonen sits on the board of directors of Inflection Resources Ltd. and Headwater Gold Inc.

Previously, Mr. Kosonen held the position of Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, for Nokia Cables (later NK Cables), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of telecommunications equipment. He holds a master's degree in economics and has lived and worked in Finland, China, and Singapore prior to relocating to Vancouver, Canada.