I am a growth and business transformation leader having 20+ years of solid international experience across global corporations, high-growth companies and startups. I serve organizations as a CxO, advisor or board member, in both full-time and interim roles.
I have a track record of more than 200 business transformation programs and projects delivered. People, International Business, Digitalization, Data, Business Processes, Operational Excellence and Organizational Change Management are topics that turn me on!
Throughout my career I have been running global business 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 and developing 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 25 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 deep 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.
Helping talents and businesses to reach their potential gives me great pleasure and at the same time it allows me to gain fresh perspectives into constantly evolving business landscape. I love giving back by volunteering as a Mentor since 15+ years. I am also a Finnish Chamber of Commerce HHJ accredited approved board member and partner at Board Professionals Helsinki.
20+ years:
10+ years:
3 years as managing director
Boost business functions and processes:
Ecosystem ramp-up:
International business roadmap:
Organic & inorganic growth enablement:
I am driven by results:
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