RESULTS-DRIVEN SAAS EXECUTIVE WITH EXPERTISE IN BUSINESS GROWTH, CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP
With 17 years in SaaS leadership, I drive growth and transformation, fostering trust and empowering teams to achieve high performance and ethical standards. My background spans entrepreneurship, B2B/B2G sales, strategic partnerships, and scaling operations across sectors like eCommerce, public sector software, retail and energy tech. I've managed startups to a 30 M€ company and led teams of up to 130, including executive, sales, marketing and customer success teams.
ANALYTICAL EXPERTISE WITH KEEN COMMERCIAL ACUMEN
I excel at understanding complex systems, breaking challenges into actionable steps, and providing clear analysis. With strong numerical and financial comprehension, I evaluate ideas effectively and make data-driven decisions. My management approach blends commercial acumen, financial performance commitment, and ecosystem well-being, allowing me to lead teams to multimillion-euro targets through analytical and creative problem-solving.
EXPERIENCE
Chief Business Officer, Visma Finland
Chief Executive Officer, Cloudpermit
Business Unit Director, Solita
Chief Executive Officer, Vilkas Group
PASSIONATE ABOUT TEAM TRANSFORMATION AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
I thrive on transforming teams, nurturing leadership, and fostering collaboration. My motivation comes from achieving success together. I thrive when deeply engaged in topics and collaborative efforts. With proven skills in building effective teams and creating supportive environments, I connect well with others, offer constructive feedback, and build strong relationships. I also enjoy public speaking and excel at delivering inspiring presentations.
STRENGHTS
P&L management
Cross-functional team leadership
Turnaround & rapid revenue growth
Client & employee engagement
EMPATHETIC TEAM BUILDER AND COLLABORATIVE LEADER
My colleagues praise my team-building skills, emphasizing empathy, coaching, trust, collaboration, and clear communication. Superiors commend my commercial mindset and human touch, recommending me for leadership roles due to my success in growth strategies. Subordinates value my visionary approach and fairness, noting my creation of a psychologically safe environment.