Markku Siikala Email & Phone Number

Helsinki, FI

Helsinki, FI

I'm currently seeking new opportunities in Business Unit Management, Business Development, or Sales Management roles. With a track record of creating growth and transforming underperforming businesses, I'm eager to bring my expertise to a dynamic team.About Me:Proven Track Record: Known for driving growth and turning around struggling businesses through.

Helsinki, FI

Leading a global matrix sales team across the Nordics, EMEA, APAC and US. I report to Vice President (VP), Products.My goal is to diversify the company's product portfolio and to develop previously untapped market segments. I have launched a new product line in Embedded Security, transforming it from the conceptualization phase into a successful market.

Espoo, FI

I led a team of 10 direct reports across three departments: Sales, Business Development, and Marketing. I was a Management Team Member and reported to CEO.My goal was to improve customer experience and satisfaction, enhancing brand and ensuring sales growth in customer-facing operations including sales, business development, and marketing. I was involved.

Teaneck, New Jersey, US

Samlink was acquired by Cognizant, and concurrently with my ongoing responsibilities at Samlink, I assumed leadership of Cognizant's sales efforts in Finland, focusing on Data & AI, Microsoft technologies, and Salesforce solutions.Cognizant is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company. Global turnover: $19.4B.

- Expanded operations from Finland to 14 countries and 4 continents, averaging 150% annual growth.

I was P&L responsible and led an organization of 9.My goal was to ensure our product readiness according to market demands. I managed sales, marketing, finance and contributed to product development. I headed the growth of an agile start–up leading up to a merger with a partner. Under my leadership, we expanded our operations to 14 countries and 4.

Helsinki, Finland, FI

I was a Corporate Strategy team member and reported to EVP, Telecoms & Media.I was responsible for creating a sales portfolio analysis function that provided strategic information about Tieto’s operating units (14 countries) and action recommendations to top executive leadership team and business area managers.- Created a new strategy and operating model..

Helsinki, Finland, FI

I led a team of 12 Senior Business Development Managers and Architects, and was a Business Area Management Team Member.My goal was to create and drive a growth strategy for the Telecom unit. I managed the definition, creation, and launch of multiple new service offerings in Digital Advertising, Cloud Services, Mobile Applications, Mobile Advertising.

Helsinki, Finland, FI

I was P&L responsible for a unit with 90 people and a Telecom & Media Management Team Member.My goal was to turn around the Media Business Unit.- Outsourced SaaS development and service management to low-cost sites. - Renegotiated several customer agreements.- Improved unit performance with top-line growth of 20% and 200% improvement in EBIT (from 5% to.

Helsinki, Finland, FI

I was P&L responsible and led a team of 7. I reported to Director of Telecommunications.DNA’s Value Added & Content Services Center was outsourced to Tieto Corporation. I expanded the customer base and built a successful new business model by creating a unit that provides value added services to mobile operators.- Won multiple new customers.- Built the.

Helsinki, FI

I was P&L responsible and led a team of 17 (Marketing, Sales, Product Management and Technology). I was a Management Team Member of Sales & Marketing and Technology, reporting to VP, Sales and Marketing.My goal was to launch an operator content business from scratch that presided over multiple service launches, some of which were among the first in the.

Helsinki, FI

I led a team of 6 and was a Company-level Management Board Member.When DNA launched as the 3rd biggest mobile operator in Finland the organization was divided to 3 business groups; Consumers, Enterprises, and Communities. I led sales, delivery, and service development for the Community segment focusing on development of new distribution channels through.

Plusdial launched the world’s first SMS-based mobile ticketing service. Today 330 M+ tickets have been sold, including for public transport.- Managed company’s initial growth including funding, key personnel recruitment, and outsourcing partner selection.- Sold mobile ticketing solution to Stockholm and Helsinki public transport authorities under exclusive.

I led a team of 17 employees.I led a pioneering venture in the mobile startup realm, successfully launched the first WAP-based mobile stock trading platform, and achieved break-even status in 2001. During our trajectory, we were poised for a listing.- Launched the first WAP-based mobile stock trading platform.- Achieved break-even status in 2001, a.

Helsinki, Uusimaa, FI

I was invited to lead the development of Radiolinja’s first online customer portal including 11 new products. - Launched the portal on time and on budget.Radiolinja was a Finnish GSM operator established in 1988. The world's first GSM call was made on the Radiolinja network in 1991. Turnover: 3652M FIM, Employees: 1200 (2000).

Espoo, Southern Finland, FI

I commenced my journey in Salo and soon transitioned to Germany. I orchestrated supply chain preparations for mobile phone projects. I coordinated a matrix project team comprising 50-80 people and collaborated with over 70 component suppliers. My responsibilities included managing contracts, conducting audits, and overseeing production ramp-up.

Winterthur, CH

My primary responsibility was to support the seamless transition of production outsourcing to the USA following the acquisition of Henderson Technologies.- Offered a F/T role based on outstanding performance during summer practice positions in 1993, 1994 & 1995.Sulzer is a Swiss-based company specializing in fluid engineering products and services.