Passionate about AI, data digitalization and change, I have over 15 years of experience as a business leader. My expertise is in strategic business development, digitalization, and data-driven innovation with a focus on sustainability. I have successfully led several tech-driven transformations and have deep experience in both large corporations and startups. I have been called as an advocate for change. I excel in managing data-intensive and regulated industries, specializing in precision-demanding processes. I have a proven track record in improving complex workflows and coaching experts in their fields. My ability to dive into details while keeping a strategic overview is a key strength.My communication skills are strong in both written and spoken formats, and I am an effective public speaker. I also have extensive knowledge of communication and marketing tools and processes.Throughout my career, I have developed and executed strategies that promote collaboration across teams, ensuring the integration of best practices into business operations. I stay current with regulations, industry standards, and new technologies.Additionally, I understand the importance of Ecosystems and Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) projects in driving growth. My experience includes also utilizing public funding and innovation support to accelerate progress and change.
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Head Of Transformation And GrowthDimecc OyHelsinki, Fi -
Senior Ecosystem LeadDimecc Oy Feb 2024 - PresentTampere, FiDIMECC helps companies resolve challenges related to high-risk research activities, disruptive business transformation, and capability development needs by offering focused co-creation services. The SW4E Ecosystem – Software Engineering Ecosystem for Efficiency, Excellence, Experiments – established by software companies responds to the challenges of growing complexity and demand by strengthening the know-how of software development methods, technologies and tools. Our current hot topics are AI and Sustainability in Software Industry. -
PartnerHallituspartnerit - Board Professionals Helsinki Nov 2023 - PresentHelsinki, Finland, FiHallituspartnerit – Board Professionals Helsinki is a non-profit organization. We build awareness of professional board work and communicate the importance of diversity on boards, particularly among SME companies -
Chief Growth OfficerVastuu Group Oy Apr 2021 - Oct 2023Espoo, FiAs a Chief Growth Officer my mission was to build bridges between our business units and to lead selected transformation projects. Key Achievements: I successfully led the CO2 DataHub R&D Project, receiving outstanding feedback from stakeholders. The project pioneered innovative methods and solutions to measure, report, and calculate reliable CO2 emission data across the entire value chain of companies and cities. Our research focused on managing emissions from all scopes (1, 2, and 3). During the project, we developed an operating model for ESG-related innovation and data ecosystem. We created an action-based roadmap for the years 2024-2026 and also prepared the necessary Ecosystem Governance documentation. The recommended activities align with the key principles outlined by the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA), the EU Data Governance Act, and the EU Green Transition Regulations and Directives.I also executed a go-to-market pilot project in the APAC region to assess the product-market fit for Platform of Trust's data exchange capabilities. This involved outlining messages for partner search and planning marketing activities within the region. Additionally, I contacted proptech companies within the region to establish partnerships.In 2021, I assessed both the internal and external requirements for Vastuu Group's brand development while leading the growth team with expertise in marketing, communications, and business development. -
Partner Director [Platform Of Trust Ltd]Vastuu Group Oy Nov 2020 - Apr 2021Espoo, FiStarted my journey at Vastuu Group as a Partner Director for Platform of Trust. Platform of Trust has build a novel way to share industrial data between different ecosystem stakeholders. -
Head Of Finland (Interim)Loopia Group Apr 2020 - Oct 2020Stockholm, Stockholm County, SeLeading the transformation in Finland after three company acquisitions. Planning and executing a re-organization. Leading all operations including sales / marketing, customer support, IT -operations, consulting and product development. -
Chief Executive OfficerMind Your Rights Jan 2019 - Apr 2020CEO for Mind Your Rights with P&L responsibility. A music technology start-up specializing in simplifying and automating live music copyright processes through its cloud-native platform. Guided the SaaS -company from its roots in Teosto Digital Strategy to achieve revenue with major global customers in just its second year of operation.
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Innovation Lead, Managing DirectorMind Your Rights Jan 2017 - Dec 2018Leading the pre-seed phases of the platform innovation originated from the Teosto Futures Lab program (ideation, prototype and MVP). Ensuring product market fit and executing scale up activities.
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Chief Digital Officer. Director For Innovations, Projects And It -OperationsTeosto Jul 2014 - Dec 2018Espoo, Uusimaa, FiPioneered the Teosto Digital Journey, working with cross-functional teams to launch and execute a comprehensive digital and IT strategy. Led the renewal of IT legacy systems, data warehouses, and architecture, and modernized team skills through the integration of state-of-the-art technologies like blockchain. Managed a 15-member unit, with responsibility for HR and overseeing a budget of over 1 million euros. Guided the implementation of the Teosto Digital and IT strategy from 2015 to 2018, delivering innovative solutions and driving business results. -
Vice President, Corporate Customer Digital Channels, Cx And Offering DevelopmentOp Financial Group Jun 2010 - Jul 2014Helsinki, Southern Finland, FiIn 2014 I was responsible for customer strategy and customer offering development for private customers and SME -sized corporate customers. Full business and HR -responsibility for + 15 development managers. From 2010 to 2014 led the execution of the group-level SME sector digital channel strategy, encompassing the initiation of new digital projects, business ownership for prioritized development projects, and 24/7 operational responsibility for SME sector digital solutions. Oversaw an investment portfolio of over 4 million euros and an operational budget of 1 million euros. Accountable for the IT security, governance, compliance, and risk management of critical digital channels. Managed a team of over 15 employees, with responsibility for HR-related activities. -
Vice President, Consulting And Sales DevelopmentOp Financial Group Jan 2009 - Jun 2010Helsinki, Southern Finland, FiVice President for an internal consulting unit with 8 -consultants with a mission to secure the execution of the group level strategy in the co-operative banks: The KPI´s were customer satisfaction and consultancy sales. The unit was also in charge of group level sales process development and sales training for the co-operative banks. HR responsibility for 15 employees´ in total. -
Manager, Digital SalesOp Financial Group Apr 2007 - Dec 2008Helsinki, Southern Finland, FiHR -responsible manager for an online sales and digital communications team with 8 -employees. -
Editor In Chief, Digital CommunicationsOp Financial Group Oct 2002 - Apr 2007Helsinki, Southern Finland, FiInitiating, leading and executing all communications, marketing and sales related activities at op.fi website. Project Manager and owner for a Group level CMS renewal project. -
Content Manager, Development ManagerMainio.Net-Portal/Op Bank Group Jun 1999 - Oct 2002Managed and lead all development activities of the Mainio.net-lifestyle portal, development of functionalities and processes and implementation of best practices with technical partners. Team leader for Mainio.net content managers, responsible for the content sections focusing on activities in Finnish cities, identification of competitor activities.
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Development Manager, Digital LeadS-Ryhmä / S Group Jun 1998 - Oct 1999Helsinki, Southern Finland, FiOverall development of S-Group's S-kanava.net Internet -portal, created and organized joint-marketing actions for the web with the S-group´s Business Areas, participation in development of S-Group's long-term Internet strategy. -
Online/Digital News EditorMtv Oy Dec 1996 - Jun 1998Helsinki, Uusimaa, FiEditing news for MTV3´s Internet Service and teletext pages and also for Radio Nova, participated in development of new editing methods for MTV3-Internet.
Roope Pajasmaa Education Details
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Aalto University Executive Education And Professional DevelopmentGeneral Studies -
Turun Yliopisto - University Of TurkuContemporary History
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Roope Pajasmaa works for Dimecc Oy
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Roope Pajasmaa's current role is Head of Transformation and Growth.
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Roope Pajasmaa attended Aalto University Executive Education And Professional Development, Turun Yliopisto - University Of Turku.
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