Virpi Mäkelä possesses expertise in strategy, business development, cross functional team leadership, management, supply chain management and 32 more skills. They is proficient in English, Swedish and Finnish. Colleagues describe them as "We worked together with Virpi in the Services Business Unit leadership team in Outotec for 3+ years and also in a few process development projects prior to that. During this time I learned to know Virpi as a thorough and systematic process development and project management professional, who is highly intelligent and not afraid to challenge the status quo. She can work in an ambiguous situation, finding the essential of what needs to be addressed and builds the cross-organizational network to develop the chosen vision and this shows her skills on strategic thinking. Virpi is also a great facilitator of events and workshops, getting most out of the topic at hand. I would recommend Virpi highly to project/program management, process development and strategy/business development roles. " and "Virpi is an asset to any organisations. She is good in leading strategy processes, task forces and also in leading her own team. Her structured way of working, dedication, high energy level and ability to see the big picture ensures targeted results."