Pekka Vikström Email & Phone Number

Espoo, FI

Espoo, Uusimaa, FI

• Reporting to the EVP of Neste Marketing & Services. Member of the Divisional Leadership Team. Leading a team of 35 professionals.Leadership Team responsibility for:
• Strategy and Business Development
• Strategic Pricing
• Sustainable Partnerships and Development of Carbon-Neutral Offerings
• Management of All New Business Ventures, including EV Charging and H2
• Digital and Mobile Channels

Helsinki, FI

• Reported to the deputy CEO of Planmeca Group. Member of the Management Group within the Plandent Division Responsible for:
• Oversaw strategy, business development, management reporting, global process development, and strategic acquisitions for Planmeca Group's largest operation, the Plandent Division.
• Played an active role in developing Planmeca's operations, particularly in key markets in Asia and the US.
• Held key account responsibility for the division's largest customers.
• Chaired the Board or served as a Board member in Plandent subsidiaries across various European countries.Key achievements:
• Global Management Reporting Model: Developed and implemented a global management reporting model across all 13 foreign subsidiaries of Plandent.

Espoo, -, FI

• Reported to the EVP, M&A, Strategic Alliances, and Legal AffairsResponsible for:
• Successfully managed the global Alliances and Acquisitions team, overseeing the coordination of acquisition experts in KONE's country units.
• Held accountability for closing 20-30 acquisitions annually and led strategy projects evaluating KONE's strategic options in both adjacent industries and its core business.
• Preparation, negotiation, and execution of global acquisitions and alliances for KONE.Key Achievements:
• Landmark Acquisitions: Executed several acquisitions, incl. securing majority stakes in GiantKONE in China, Marvi Elevadores in Spain, and Isralift in Israel.
• Strategic Growth Projects: Managed and executed several growth-related strategy projects, such as the assessment of re-entry into LATAM markets.

Espoo, -, FI

• Reported to the Vice President, Head of Alliances and Acquisitions
• Overseeing KONE’s acquisitions across North and Central Europe, Russia, and CIS countries, ensuring strategic alignment and successful integration.
• Spearheading numerous corporate strategy projects on a global scale as well as within specific KONE country units.
• Handling end-to-end responsibilities such as deal origination, structuring, project management, negotiations, valuations, and project reviews in collaboration with KONE's senior management.Key Achievements:
• Strategic Acquisitions: Successfully negotiated and executed approximately 10 acquisitions annually within the designated regions, contributing to KONE's growth and market expansion objectives.
• Leadership in Strategic Initiatives: Led various strategic initiatives including the Adjacency Growth Strategy Project, KONE Vision project, and KONE “Must Win Battle” target setting, driving organizational alignment.

Helsinki, FI

• Extensive corporate valuation and deal structuring expertise acquired through diverse set of projects spanning telecom, media, and manufacturing sectors, including engagements with Schibsted ASA, ABB Group, and.
• Responsibilities encompassed deal initiation, negotiation, deal structuring, and proficient project management, ensuring seamless execution and optimal outcomes.
• Acquired comprehensive knowledge and insight from engagements across the buy and sell sides of transaction processes, alongside involvement in public sector and corporate feasibility studies.Key Achievements:
• Successful Execution of High-Impact Projects: Successfully led the execution of several high-impact corporate finance projects, demonstrating strategic foresight and financial acumen.
• Client base expansion: Expanded the company's client base by introducing new accounts.

US

• Engagement Portfolio:
• Contributed to a diverse array of client engagements, including:
• Venture Cup Business plan competition, providing strategic support to aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Development of governance models for two major, recently merged energy sector companies in Finland.
• Definition of growth strategies for a leading telecommunications firm.
• Comprehensive end-to-end analysis of customer and product profitability within the telecommunications sector.

Master Of Science - Ms, Business Administration And Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management