Gren Appoints Bernardo Clementino as New Chief of Staff to Strengthen Strategic Leadership
Gren Group is excited to announce the appointment of Bernardo Clementino as its first-ever Chief of Staff. This newly created role is designed to support the CEO and senior leadership team in setting and accelerating the company’s value creation priorities.
Bernardo brings a wealth of experience in strategy development, execution, and leadership advisory. Before joining Gren, he supported senior leadership at Nordea in shaping and implementing strategic initiatives. His background also includes over 15 years in management consulting, collaborating with Private Equity investors and their portfolio companies on strategy, and growth topics.
A seasoned expert in mergers and acquisitions, Bernardo has participated in over 50 transactions, providing counsel to owners and management alike across diverse industries and investment stages.
At Gren, Bernardo will report directly to the CEO and join the extended management team, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic resource. His responsibilities include overseeing value creation initiatives, supporting critical projects in digital transformation, M&A, offering development, and operational excellence. He will also facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive progress across the organization.
Bernardo shares his enthusiasm about joining Gren: “I am thrilled to join a company so dynamic and inspiring as Gren, and excited to bring my significant experience to drive the delivery of strategically important projects.”
Ilkka Niiranen, CEO, Gren: “Having Bernardo on the team will be hugely valuable to the entire group. This role underlines our commitment to the delivery of our strategic ambitions.”
Outside of his professional life, Bernardo is passionate about human rights and sustainability. He enjoys running, yoga, and video games, and is a devoted father.
