Are you looking for a trusted partner to support you with growth and your strategic development portfolio? With 10x growth and 200+ business development projects delivered I might be able to help you!
Challenges in digital and AI transformation? Navigating organizational change management? Expanding your business and ecosystem internationally? M&A on your agenda? Preparing for IPO? Let’s talk!
I am a growth and business transformation leader with 20+ years of solid international experience across global corporations, high-growth companies and startups. I have 10+ years of experience working as a member of the CEO office and management team, including at a listed company. I serve you as a CxO, advisor, consultant or board member, in both full-time and interim roles.
Throughout my career I have been running operations, development programs and projects in large multinational corporations in various key roles either as a customer, partner or vendor. I have hands-on experience from co-founding, ramping up, developing and operating business in several countries in Europe and beyond. My career highlights include being part of the core team building the foundations of a company and taking it from 20+ to almost 250 employees, IPO to Nasdaq First North and M&A roadmaps.
I am known as a resilient and always positively curious people person who is not afraid of tough spots. I get things done.
Having lived 10+ years abroad in France, The Netherlands, Belgium and Türkiye have provided me with appreciation of diversity and genuine understanding of what it takes to work in a truly multicultural environment. I am able to work in 4 languages.
I am a Finnish Chamber of Commerce HHJ accredited approved board member and a Partner at Board Professionals Helsinki.
" Mikko stands out for his proactive, innovative and growth-minded approach, great communication skills, and ability to drive success through working together as a team. He has a remarkable combination of broad business expertise and interpersonal skills. " Read full recommendation here
" Mikko’s role in business development, business transformation and growth were integral. In addition to his Operations and Business Enablement leadership role, he was a beacon of analytical and calm deliberation to make sure we didn’t only do the right things but also do them right. " Read full recommendation here
" I can easily recommend Mikko to any senior leadership position and especially ones that don’t even have a ready-made script, Mikko will write it. " Read full recommendation here
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10+ years:
3 years as managing director
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References:
I can provide you with references upon request e.g. CEO’s, board members, founders, co-workers, HR, customers and partners.
Contact information:
Drop me a line or give me a call and let's have a chat about cooperation possibilities!
+358 50 36 28 218
mikko.koljonen(a)outlook.com