Dynamic senior leader and strategist with over 20 years of experience in the tech, telecom, IT, consultancy, and media industry. My core competencies include business leadership, M&A, partnering and alliances, digital transformation, corporate venturing, strategy development and technology adoption. Enjoy challenging and meaningful tasks, spending time with friends and family (3 kids) & sports, cooking and traveling.Recognized by peers and leadership evaluations for exceptional abilities in: • Seeing the big picture, setting a clear vision, and driving organizational success through focus and agile and innovative problem-solving. • Leading complex change initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. • Building strong, trusting relationships and developing team potential and company culture. • Influencing and inspiring others to achieve collective goals and win-win deals. • Effective communication and strategic decision-making, ensuring sustainable growth and success. • Learning new things and using strong analytical skills.Most recently, I was the CEO of DNA Welho Oy, a subsidiary of DNA Oyj/Telenor, where I had P&L responsibility for the broadband, TV, and smart energy business, serving almost half of the homes in Finland. Under my leadership, we achieved record sales (+250M€) and profitability, improved customer satisfaction, and leveraged 5G, IoT, fiber, AI, cloud, and climate tech innovations. I have also been the CSO and led or contributed to several strategic initiatives, such as: • Tens of M&A projects • A 1.3 BEUR IPO • Brand strategy • Data/AI strategy • Tech selection • Start-up collaboration • IT stack renewal • Culture developmentThese initiatives contributed to DNA’s 5x increase in market cap and recognition as one of the best places to work and most valuable brands in Finland.Prior to DNA: • Established one of history’s largest open-source foundations. • Helped an OEM set up a novel way to do smartphone product development. • Headed an international consultancy business. • Developed strategies for public broadcasters, operators and network vendors. • Assessed and improved processes of several companies using the EFQM model. • Managed +100MEUR procurement projects. • Spoken at several international conferences.Left DNA in Q1/24. Now enjoying life while taking in-depth courses in AI/LLM and sustainability. Open to new assignments after summer and eager to discuss CxO/xVP, board and advisor positions, and consultancy/interim assignments. Let’s connect!