About Us

Our mission
Life science is a knowledge-intensive industry that follows the same fundamental principles as other businesses: using competitive edges to provide the best possible solutions to customers. Transforming an idea into a final product requires different skill sets, knowledge, and tools at various stages.

Our mission is to make our clients’ teams excel.
Recognizing that each business has a unique culture and distinct needs, we provide access to the collective knowledge, experience, and network of the entire Fortino team through our consultancy services.

Our approach
Over the years, we have developed a network of trusted suppliers, allowing us to offer cost-effective solutions that meet our clients’ needs. These suppliers provide expertise in areas such as intellectual property, product design, product testing, transport, and warehousing.

Each project is tailored to meet the specific needs of the client. Some questions can be resolved quickly within a short project, while other challenges may require the hands-on involvement of a subject matter expert. In certain cases, a project may demand the full attention of a cross-disciplinary team. We ensure that our deliverables are actionable, useful, and solve the client’s needs effectively.

Why Choose Us?

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Team Members that Complement

We have decades of cross-functional expertise, ranging from hands-on laboratory work and QA/QC to managing R&D portfolios, business development, and manufacturing.

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Do the Right Thing at the Right Time

During initial conversations or ongoing projects, needs may change. Our team members can provide subject matter expertise on relatively short notice to adapt to these changes.

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Quality and Compliance

Quality comes with experience, and quality brings value. We have the insights and knowledge to ensure compliance with the highest industry standards, delivering exceptional value to our clients.

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Make Informed Decisions

Our team's deep knowledge base and extensive cross-border network enable management to make informed decisions based on data that matters.

Our Team

Santeri Kivilouto

CEO

Santeri has over 15 years of experience in biomedical business development and R&D.​

Hamid Mellat-Doost

Co-Founder

Hamid has over 25 years of experience in QA/QC in both biopharma and medtech.

Max Johansson

Senior Consultant​

Max has over six years of experience in Life Sciences, having held roles such as QA, Project Manager

Nellie Hall

Junior Consultant

Nellie has a solid foundation in aspects related to life science business, QC, and R&D.