Let's Connect! Here on LinkedIn, call me at +358 40 568 8111, or email at milja.saksi@gmail.com.As a seasoned CEO, CFO, director, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the Nordic service and technology sectors, I've consistently driven growth, sustainable change, and societal impact. My journey has been marked by a deep commitment to leadership, innovation, and making a meaningful difference.Career Highlights• Revenue Growth. Successfully led initiatives generating over €70 million in new, organic annual revenue.• Industry Leadership. Pioneered private reception centers in Finland and spearheaded the largest private eHealth operator and elderly care service integration partnership.• ESG Reporting. Introduced GRI-compliant ESG reporting to the Finnish social and healthcare sector in 2017, setting new industry standards.• Leadership Development. Launched innovative leadership models like #luonaote and strategy ambassadors, cultivating a stronger, more cohesive corporate culture.Current RoleAt Terveystalo, I'm driving strategic transformation in response to the evolving needs of the newly established wellbeing services counties, which are navigating significant changes and crises.Leadership PhilosophyMy leadership approach - rooted in trust, shared values, and a clear vision - was rigorously tested during my tenure as CEO at Luona. Rapidly expanding in 3 months from 5 to 250 employees during a migration crisis, I honed my ability to lead through adversity, building a resilient corporate culture and a unified leadership team. I believe in collaboration, systematic processes, and the power of emotional intelligence.Entrepreneurial InfluenceRaised by entrepreneurs, I initially resisted following in their footsteps. However, my entrepreneurial journey has shaped me into a confident leader and decision-maker, committed to ethical leadership. My experience as a CFO further sharpened my strategic and analytical skills, preparing me for larger leadership roles.I'm eager to continue advancing in CEO roles, leveraging my experience to drive transformation and contribute to societal progress. I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead and to furthering my impact in the industry.
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Founding PartnerMycons OySweden
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Director I Public SectorTerveystalo Mar 2023 - PresentTerveystalo is the largest private healthcare service provider in Finland with over 520 clinics across Finland and Sweden, 15,500 healthcare professionals, and €1,286 million revenue. Terveystalo is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.• Enhancing understanding of public sector market for Terveystalo.• Implementing new strategy, operating model, and customer approach for cross organizational public sector business.• Leading three steering groups focusing on sales and influencing, public business strategic cooperation and public affairs.
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Member I Board Of DirectorsAdminister Oyj May 2023 - PresentAdminister offers financial management and payroll administration services, consultancy services and software services. The company is listed on the First North list of Nasdaq Helsinki. -
Founding PartnerMycons Oy May 2011 - PresentBetween positions, I have served as a management consultant, advisor, and interim director. Additionally, I use Mycons as a platform to engage in small-scale business angel activities.
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Group CeoLuona Oy Sep 2015 - May 2021Helsinki Area, FinlandLuona is a leading provider of eHealth services, integrator of home care service for elderly people and agile partner for public health and social care sector.• Led the revenue growth (mostly organic) from €3 million to €45 million in 5 years, expanding the team from 5 to 550 employees.• Turned around company reputation to a sustainable partner for the public social and health care sector. • Developed partnerships and implemented data-driven sales approach and tools, achieving customer satisfaction scores between 4.0 and 4.8 out of 5.0.• Built trust with employees by systematically developing #luonaote culture and implementing the Strategic Ambassador model, achieving employee satisfaction and #luonaote index 3.9 out of 5.0.• Became the first social and health care organization in Finland to publish annual ESG reporting approved to GRI standards, starting in 2017. -
Co-FounderNorth Department Mar 2015 - Dec 2016North Department was a creative talent agency representing photographers, ADs, stylists, film directors and more – all true professionals with a northern sensibility and a strong sense of style. Being part of the founder team as chairman of the board.
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Ceo And FounderHoivanet Mar 2011 - May 2014Hoivanet was a healthcare company providing medical and home care services for elderly people and families. My goal as founder and entrepreneur was to establish a trusted social and health care company from scratch. • Closed seed financing of €1.2 million for the business idea.• Grew annual revenue from €0 to €3 million within two years.• Recruited a talent pool of 350 people.• Launched the Hoivanet digital platform for customers and employees.• Achieved a successful exit, with the company being sold to Esperi Care after three years. -
CfoMawell Oy Jan 2004 - Oct 2011Mawell was a market leader in eHealth software and service solutions in Northern Europe. • Led and managed support functions in a growing eHealth software company, overseeing Finance & Control, Legal, IT, and HR teams.• Successfully secured €20 million in growth financing, enabling company growth from €2 million to €32 million in revenue and expansion from Finland to Nordics.• Managed 10 M&A transactions, IFRS conversion and negotiations with 100 shareholders.
Milja Saksi Education Details
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Economics, Marketing, Accounting -
Ressu Upper Secondary School, HelsinkiGraduation
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