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With a track record as a meticulous Executive Vice President, I possess comprehensive knowledge of employing astute problem-solving techniques to external and internal financial management, enhance workflow, and maintain operational effectiveness. Among my many talents is an aptitude for fostering and strengthening internal and external relationships.My reputation as an influential leader and mentor skilled at boosting employee productivity through versatile training and coaching methods, has been demonstrated throughout my 15+ year professional career.Positions held: CEO, CFO, CIO, Head of Development.Chairman or Member of the Board of Directors previously at: Meca-Trade Oy, BMH Technology Oy, Viinikka Oy, Modultek Oy, Satacom Oy, Itecon Solutions OyDoctorate degrees in both Economics and Technology.Competence Areas: Service & Industrial Engineering and Logistics, Business Controll, Strategic Management, Project Management, Commercial/Business Acumen, Identification of Change Drivers in Business, Material Audits, Due Diligence Reviews as well as Managing ICT Transformation Projects. Consulting and teaching business foresight and scenario planning.Managing research and foresight projects including projects with universities. Starting new businesses.30 vuoden kokemus liiketoimintojen johtamisesta. Toimenkuvana ollut mm. toimitusjohtaja, talous-ja tietohallintojohtaja, kehitysjohtaja/päällikkö.Hallituksen jäsen tai puheenjohtaja aiemmin mm. Meca-Trade Oy, BMH Technology Oy, Viinikka Oy, Modultek Oy, Satacom Oy, Itecon Solutions Oy.Tohtorin tutkinto sekä kauppatieteissä että tekniikassa.Kokemusalueina palveluliiketoiminta, tuotantotalous ja logistiikka, talous- ja IT-johto, strateginen ja operatiivinen johtaminen, muutosajureiden tunnistaminen, Materiaalikatselmukset ja due diligence -katselmukset. Tulevaisuusajattelun konsultointi ja opetus: liiketoiminnan ennakointi ja skenaariotyöskentelyTutkimus- ja ennakointihankkeiden johtaminen ja toteuttaminen ml. hankkeet yliopistojen kanssa.Uusien liiketoimintojen käynnistäminen.
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Executive Vice PresidentOy Hollmén & Co Oct 2019 - PresentUlvila, West And Inner Finland, FinlandIn this role:I develop techniques to increase revenue and decrease expenditures, analyse financial reports, and partner with staff to prepare operating budgets. Moreover, I maintain functional work environment and ensure organisational compliance to policies/procedures. Below are my most notable achievements:• Grew number of quotation requests obtained from global clients by 30%.• Decreased total suppliers by 20%, resulting in substantial reduction of purchasing costs.
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Development ManagerTurku School Of Economics, Pori Unit Aug 2015 - Feb 2020Pori Area, FinlandIn this position:I directed team of 20 individuals in research initiative by coaching members, leveraging e.g., Delphi and scenario techniques, and managing various scenario processes. Moreover, I developed unit and partnered with stakeholders to establish and execute plans. A few of my commendable achievements are listed below:• Boosted volume of external funding sources, such as from European Union (EU).• Accelerated unit's initiative portfolio by 30% and doubled business… Show more In this position:I directed team of 20 individuals in research initiative by coaching members, leveraging e.g., Delphi and scenario techniques, and managing various scenario processes. Moreover, I developed unit and partnered with stakeholders to establish and execute plans. A few of my commendable achievements are listed below:• Boosted volume of external funding sources, such as from European Union (EU).• Accelerated unit's initiative portfolio by 30% and doubled business collaboration.• Operated as chairman for regional process planning and development unit group to establish social and health care reform of Satakunta region by inspiring stakeholders to find best solutions to achieve results.• I also teached futures thinking and scenarios including business foresight.Kehityspäällikkö / kehitysjohtaja Show less
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Executive AdvisorAhma Engineers Group Aug 2011 - Dec 2017FinlandIn this role, I advised services to management of organisation to elevate business strategy and operational processes. Furthermore, I crafted project plans/sales strategies and directed cross-industry initiatives in risk management, scenario work, corporate foresight, resource efficiency, and market awareness.My most notable achievements include:• Executed sale and led massive SAVE assignment involving 30+ companies/agencies, with key focus on industrial incident management, resulting… Show more In this role, I advised services to management of organisation to elevate business strategy and operational processes. Furthermore, I crafted project plans/sales strategies and directed cross-industry initiatives in risk management, scenario work, corporate foresight, resource efficiency, and market awareness.My most notable achievements include:• Executed sale and led massive SAVE assignment involving 30+ companies/agencies, with key focus on industrial incident management, resulting in many cost-reducing improvements to corporate safety measures.• Accelerated cross-industry consulting projects by 30%.• Expanded client base by incorporating management consulting features into initiatives.As a management consultant at Ahma I carried out industrial engineering projects on e.g. customer’s business foresight and development especially in the field of industrial engineering and management. I also was in charge of acquiring the funding for a three year joint research project between Ahma and Finland Futures Research Centre. The project focused on challenges in the management and communication in the context of major accidents. The research project gathered clients representing 39 large and middle sized companies and authorities. I was also representative in research projects with Universities. Show less
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Project ManagerUniv. Of Jyväskylä, Faculty Of Information Technology, Satakunta Univ. Of Applied Sci. Aug 2006 - Apr 2011FinlandIn this position, I established targets, constructed detailed project plan, and defined scope of initiative. I have also monitored and determined threats/risks and created/implemented procedures to resolve issues.Listed below are my achievements:• Executed numerous initiatives successfully by leveraging comprehensive business management approaches.• Solidified units' collaboration with businesses and ensured successful completion of research activities.
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Managing Director, Ceo, Member Of BoardItecon Solutions Oy Apr 1999 - May 2006FinlandItecon Solutions Oy was a telecommunications and software company. Its customers were mainly companies, municipalities and cities in Satakunta region. There were 25 ICT specialists on the corporate payroll. Besides the responsibility of strategic management and foresight, I also participated in development of new ICT solutions for our customers.ToimitusjohtajaDuring this period, I was also CEO of Superstrada Oy, which was a joint venture with Pori Energia Oy, offering ICT services to… Show more Itecon Solutions Oy was a telecommunications and software company. Its customers were mainly companies, municipalities and cities in Satakunta region. There were 25 ICT specialists on the corporate payroll. Besides the responsibility of strategic management and foresight, I also participated in development of new ICT solutions for our customers.ToimitusjohtajaDuring this period, I was also CEO of Superstrada Oy, which was a joint venture with Pori Energia Oy, offering ICT services to consumers. Show less
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Chief Financial Officer, Cfo, Member Of BoardViinikka Oy Apr 1997 - May 1999FinlandViinikka Oy was a logistics company specialized in the transport of liquids and powders, operating all over Europe. Viinikka had five offices in Finland and a subsidiary in Germany. Corporate turnover was 40 M€, and the group employed 260 people. The company was compliant with the ISO 9002 quality system standard. I was in charge of financial management and ICT functions of the group.Talous- ja tietohallintojohtaja, hallituksen jäsen
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Chief Financial Officer, Cfo, Member Of BoardBmh Wood Technology Oy Apr 1994 - Apr 1997BMH Wood Technology Oy was owned by an English company called Babcock International PLC quoted on the London Stock Exchange. The company manufactured and developed material handling systems for the pulp, paper and energy industries, with a headcount of over 100. One of my responsibilities was to lead the group staff in producing company and project budgets and schedules, and management reports for our division in Germany. Under my leadership we implemented an ERP system. With BMH I learned a… Show more BMH Wood Technology Oy was owned by an English company called Babcock International PLC quoted on the London Stock Exchange. The company manufactured and developed material handling systems for the pulp, paper and energy industries, with a headcount of over 100. One of my responsibilities was to lead the group staff in producing company and project budgets and schedules, and management reports for our division in Germany. Under my leadership we implemented an ERP system. With BMH I learned a lot about international business: i.e. accurate information on time and realistic figures in budgeting and forecasting.Talpusjohtaja, hallituksen jäsen Show less
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Managing Director, CeoSadepo Oy Jun 1989 - Mar 1994FinlandSadepo Oy was a venture capital company in Western Finland. After thorough investigation and selection Sadepo made investments in some SMEs. After investment I had overall responsibility for the strategic management and for the financial control and IT functions of companies in the group. At Sadepo I learned a lot about business processes.Toimitusjohtaja
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Mechanical Design EngineerEtteplan Oyj Mar 1985 - May 1989FinlandAt Etteplan I was part of a group that was planning and designing an oxygen-free copper foundry for the globally operating Outokumpu Poricopper Oy. In this job I realized that even a very big entirety consists of carefully reviewed small details.Suunnitteluinsinnööri
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Laboratory EngineerKernforschungszentrum Karslruhe May 1984 - Feb 1985GermanyAs a laboratory engineer, I participated in the testing of superconductivity in a low temperature test environment. During this period, I became proficient in German.Laboratorioinsinööri
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Kimmo Laakso Education Details
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Turku School Of EconomicsPh.D. -
Pori Institute Of TechnologyMechanical Engineering
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Kimmo Laakso works for Oy Hollmén & Co
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Kimmo Laakso's current role is Solution-driven professional with vast experience in finance, leading projects, developing businesses, and building stakeholder relationships to achieve organisational goals..
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Kimmo Laakso attended Tampere University Of Technology, Turku School Of Economics, University Of Tampere, Pori Institute Of Technology.
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