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Finland

As a Board Member at Tekai Oy, I focus on crystallizing our unique strategy that combines Vietnamese development talent with Finnish project management. I am dedicated to clarifying and implementing this strategy, shaping the business into a scalable and investable entity, and ensuring we meet client needs while exceeding their expectations.

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Transitioning from the Board to an operational role, I have assumed responsibility for overseeing the operational success of Kodan. In this capacity, I lead our team of consultants in software development, taking charge of various facets including HR, skills development through the Kodan Got Talent program, and the coordination of weekly meetings like Kodan Työmaa (KTM) and Weekly. My role encompasses resource allocation, management, and measurement of operational delivery capability, fostering partnerships and managing our subcontractor network. Additionally, I hold responsibility for operational aspects such as delivery models, quality, cybersecurity, and IT.This dynamic role allows me to actively contribute to Kodan's strategic development and execution, ensuring our continued growth and excellence.

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Having transitioned from the Chairman of the Board role to a member, I focused on ensuring continuity and providing guidance to the new Chairman.

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

As the Chairman of the Board for Kodan, a software development and consultancy company, I spearheaded its establishment as a new subsidiary of Amor & Labor. The unique plan involved eventually selling the majority of the company to its employees. In the initial operational phase, I played a hands-on role, overseeing talent acquisition and securing key clients, resulting in over 1.8 million euros in turnover and more than 450,000 euros in profit after the first 13 months.Transitioning into a mentor-like role in subsequent years, I chaired Board discussions and facilitated strategic initiatives collaboratively with all employees and owners.

In my current role, post the CEO position, I collaborate with the Board of Amor & Labor and serve as their representative with selected portfolio companies.

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

Before the Vincit IPO, I played a pivotal role in spinning off Amor & Labor (A&L) as an independent venture capital company. As the part-time CEO, I handled various responsibilities, with a primary focus on managing the investment portfolio, comprising mainly early-stage startups and a few more mature companies. While some portfolio companies operated independently, I actively participated in others, serving either as an advisor or a board member.

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Joining Codento's Board during a challenging period, we embarked on a strategic transformation. While the Board provided guidance and support, the lion's share of the work was carried out by the new leadership we brought in. Our collective efforts led to a successful pivot, achieving positive cash flow, and devising a growth strategy.Specializing in Google Cloud - especially Codento's focus areas with data and AI - reflect our commitment to sustainable growth. The journey has been marked by resilience and adaptability, a testament to Codento's ability to turn challenges into opportunities under strategic guidance.This chapter of my board service concluded successfully with the company being acquired by its management and a private equity investor Saari Partners, signifying a robust endorsement of the strategic direction we set.

Jyväskylä, Central Finland, Finland

As a Board Member at Flashnode, I was part of the strategic transformation from a product-centric focus to a more consultative approach. We shifted our efforts towards customized solutions and new integrations in response to evolving market demands. By the first half of 2024, the strategic realignment was successfully set in motion. Having completed this transition journey, it felt like the right time to step down from the board in June 2024.

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

As the Partner Executive, I spearheaded Vincit's partnerships and subcontracting, shaping the "Partner Experience" and fortifying our value proposition for partners. My role included framing partnership models and agreements, leading interorganizational processes, tools, and communications. I focused on developing a cooperative model built on simplicity, continuity, and transparency, aiming to engage our partners seamlessly into the Vincit's "Duck flock".

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

In this brief yet impactful role, I organized new sales for the just-established Tampere business unit, combining three Tampere cells. My responsibilities encompassed facilitating weekly routines, refining sales processes, and creating proactive sales plans.

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

Leading the charge for emerging business at Vincit, I navigated the growth of the sales and account team. Handling startup companies and larger, more mature customer accounts, my focus often leaned towards new, startup-like business ventures. Notable accomplishments include spearheading the digital platform for UMA Workspaces launched by Technopolis. Additionally, I led Vincit’s Innovation Hubs, such as Alko Innovation Lab, playing a pivotal role in project steering as a business/technology advisor.

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

In this dynamic role, I was an integral part of a small sales team, overseeing emerging accounts, startups, and growth companies. Beyond software development, I actively assisted these clients with their business planning. Noteworthy engagements included Superoperator, Fourdeg, Yepzon, and Igglo. Serving as a co-investor for select early-stage startups, I was responsible for Vincit's investment decisions and other terms related to software development.

As a technology-focused Board Member of Superoperator, I contributed to steering the company's digital transformation for car services. Over the tenure, Superoperator expanded its footprint beyond Finland, successfully spun off Juhlapesu as a standalone, profitable entity, and honed its strategy to leverage the technology platform and distinctive expertise in digitizing the car wash / car care industry.My responsibilities included offering a technology-oriented perspective to the Board, aligning strategies with the company's vision, and aiding in the continuous growth and development of Superoperator.

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

In the role of Researcher, my primary focus extended beyond traditional research activities. While the title indicated a research-centric position, a significant portion of my time was dedicated to teaching master-level students, guiding them through project implementations with partner companies.My research endeavors, conducted collaboratively with colleagues, concentrated on multifaceted aspects of industrial B2B settings, including customer value, marketing communications, sales, service business management, and supplementary themes like industrial networks, regional clusters, and innovation adoption.As a lecturer, I covered diverse industrial marketing topics, such as marketing research, business relationships and networks, marketing communications, and systematic problem-solving and decision-making. My pedagogical philosophy emphasized a practical approach, leading to the successful supervision of numerous student projects focused on real-world applications within various industries.

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

As the Sales and Marketing Manager at Deltabit, I focused on promoting solutions centered around biometric fingerprint recognition. I played a key role in organizing distribution within the Finnish markets, collaborating mainly with companies in the security sector.My responsibilities included selling access control systems tailored for diverse office and factory environments. Additionally, I marketed fingerprint recognition-based CRM systems, specifically designed for fitness centers. This role also involved close collaboration with our advertising agency to streamline communication and promotional efforts.

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

As a Sales Representative at ICM Finland, I contributed to the B2B sales team, focusing on offering SaaS solutions tailored for knowledge-intensive businesses. I engaged with law firms and high-tech enterprises, promoting our project management and customer relationship management solutions.Additionally, I played a role in developing new sales and marketing processes within the company during this period. The experience provided insights into the early stages of providing "cloud-based solutions," contributing to the learning journey for both our team and customers.

Doctoral Student, Industrial Marketing

Master Of Science (Msc), Industrial Management, Marketing

Major: Industrial management, marketing Minors: Communications electronics and Information technology Thesis: ”Productization of digital.

Secondary School Graduate