Team

Kari is the CEO and majority owner of InHunt Group. Kari is known as a builder of successful organizations and has hired and helped large numbers of people succeed in their work. At InHunt, Kari has worked as a headhunter since 2012 and as CEO since 2014. Kari also has several board responsibilities.

Mikko has, up to today, had an extensive career in international finance sector in expert and leadership roles both in Finland and abroad. Mikko has among other things helped corporates to expand internationally, specifically in BRIC countries by creating credible partnerships between companies, people, and cultures. During Mikko’s career he has also co-founded and acted as CEO in an internal start-up. Most recently he has been leading in Vienna the Innovation and Organizational Development activities in an organization of 40 000 employees spread in over 10 countries. “Make people shine” describes Mikko’s leadership style and endless interest and curiosity on people’s growth stories and enabling them. Mikko is known as the “Finnish icebreaker with a warm heart”.

Tarja has extensive experience in versatile business development and change management. She has worked among others as CEO, Group Controller and Consultant. Tarja has been a member of several management teams both in Finland and internationally. She has a long career in the finance industry, as well as experience in, among others. research and analytics.

Katja has a long experience in sales (B2B & B2C), customer experience and service business. She has worked both in national and international companies and both in family owned and listed companies. In her career, she has worked in expert-, manager- and director level positions and has gathered strong experience in development-, project- and executive team roles in different companies. Over the years Katja has cooperated with various industries, but she clearly has the strongest experience in retail, industrial and restaurant industries. Katja´s strength is years of experience in change management, coaching and developing company’s organizations, roles, and processes. In addition to sales, topics such as competence and management development are close to her heart. Katja has also several years of experience in HR and especially in recruitment and this is a clear advantage in this new role as a headhunter.

Harri has over 30 years of experience in leadership, strategic work, and management consulting. He combines strategic thinking, a human touch, and practical implementation in a way that particularly resonates with corporate leadership.

Harri has held senior regional and corporate management positions in some of the largest companies in the finance, healthcare, and professional services sectors. He has led strategic work, strategic growth projects, change processes, and post-merger integrations. His areas of expertise include strategic work and strategic renewal, where analytical thinking, cultural understanding, capabilities, and practical implementation come together.

Harri’s approach to work is based on the idea that strategy is not created in closed rooms but in open dialogue that combines data, meaning, and engagement. He believes that culture can be built into a competitive advantage – when every employee understands their role as part of a larger whole through a shared vision of the future, commitment, readiness for change, and sustainable growth are achieved.

Jarkko has nearly 10 years of experience in the executive search industry. He has successfully sourced a wide range of senior executives into various companies. Jarkko has also coached several hundred people, including CEOs and Executive Committee members. Moreover, Jarkko is a director for outplacement services.

Marita has long experience in digitalizing business, leading IT development programs, and change management in global companies. As a program leader, she has recruited and led multinational teams. She is familiar with standard IT and process development working methods, such as agile SCRUM, LEAN in service design and other service design methods. Marita has carried out business development especially for sales and marketing, e.g. e-commerce, go-to-market and digital marketing. She has experience from ICT industry, retail chain management and media, both in listed companies and SME’s.

Stig has years of experience in recruiting and headhunting Executives, Managers, and Specialists. Before InHunt, Stig did recruitments in five different companies when he was working in different Manager and Director positions. He has 30 years of experience in ICT, ergonomics, and construction. Stig led, eg. Kontiotuote Oy’s national sales and marketing operations in 27 locations. Before that, Stig managed the business operations of Martela Oyj’s Oulu and Lapland region and the Oulu Telecom plc business services unit.

Peter has 30 years of experience in developing and managing technology companies. He took a lead of his father’s company and turned it from the 20 employees to 450 people international electrical and mechanical systems supplier group. He has also been working in Poland for one and a half years to launch the Group’s plant processes. Peter’s special expertise is the management and development of industrial processes and the related system integration. In addition, Peter has experience in the field of energy engineering for automation planning and implementation of hybrid heating systems.

Timo has several years of Headhunter experience. He has successfully searched for board members, senior and middle management, and experts according to clients’ wishes and requirements for listed, SME and family businesses. In addition, Timo has also searched professionals for many municipal and city-owned companies for numerous different positions. In addition to direct search and recruitment, Timo has coached people to help them relocate.

Timo has more than 30 years of experience in sales, customer service, customer processes, and development. In addition to the above, core competencies include invoicing and financial management as well as credit management processes. Timo has solid experience in the energy sector, the engineering industry, and the service business.

Raimo has 33 years of experience in executive/VP positions in global sales and marketing and as a Managing Director. He has built up and managed a global sales team in a mechanical forest industry corporation and made a long career as a Managing Director in the manufacturing industry. Raimo has made a significant number of recruitments of agents, executives, managers, and specialists. He is also familiar with working with a board of directors in different businesses and with lobbying.

Mikko (MMM, HLJ) is a Senior Headhunter at InHunt Group Oy in Savo and North Karelia. He has extensive experience in leadership, company development and growth, and change management. Mikko has previously held management positions in the feed industry for more than 10 years, in the food industry as CEO for 12 years and in a timber harvesting company as a Business Director. He also has Lean skills and extensive experience in board positions in various companies and advocacy organisations.

Tuulin (OTL, VT, EMBA) taustalla on asiantuntijan, keskijohdon ja maajohtajan tehtäviä finanssialalla sekä monikansallisessa pörssiyhtiössä. Tuulin erityisosaamiset liittyvät vankasti muutosjohtamiseen, liiketoiminnan saneeraamiseen (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt), johtoryhmien rakentamiseen, organisaatioiden osaamisen ja mittaamisen kehittämiseen sekä strategiseen valmentamiseen. Tuuli on myös aktiivinen toimija viihde- ja musiikkialalla sekä koulutus- ja tutkimustoiminnassa.

Prior to joining InHunt, Petri has served as the managing director for nearly 30 years in sports and leisure industry. As a headhunter he has conducted several C-level searches for plc and llc companies as well as numerous finance sector, sales director and sales specialist, lawyer and various expert searches. He has wide experience in board work in companies and in third sector, acting now in for example at Finnish Basketball and Finnish Handball federations boards.

Janne has vast experience in operational and commercial operations management in the service sector. He has been a sales and marketing director, commercial director, sales director, responsible for revenue management functions, business management senior consultant and chain director. His employers have been leading national and international companies.

Heini has years of experience in executive search, demanding personal selection, as well as constructing expert organizations and management. She has worked in a variety of international and domestic recruitment management positions, such as CEO, human resources director and sales director, in various companies.

Jyrki has over 30 years of strong sales and management experience, especially from the financial sector.

Tapio’s journey in B2B sales and marketing spans over a decade, starting from his role as Sales and Marketing Manager at Finland’s largest business gift company. There, he didn’t just lead teams—he rolled up his sleeves to recruit and train new sales talent, building strong teams from the ground up. Over the years, he’s also become a trusted guide for startups, helping them navigate the often tricky world of sales with practical advice, encouragement, and a hands-on approach.

What sets Tapiola apart is his genuine curiosity about people and business. Whether he’s mentoring a founder or coaching a new salesperson, he’s all about finding what works in real life—not just on paper. For him, sales isn’t about pressure—it’s about building trust, solving problems, and creating value that lasts.

Terhi is a professional in customer experience and business management and has worked in various management positions in retail, fashion and restaurant industries. The roles have changed from unit manager to CEO, sales and marketing director to development director. Terhi has experience from both an international listed company and a family-run growth company. Terhi’s special skills are closely related to personnel development, coaching and organizational change management.

Matti is an experienced business manager with an extensive network of contacts from over 20 years in the energy, ICT and retail industries. He has led teams in Finland and Sweden and recruited experts, key people and directors in both countries.

Matti’s core competencies are digitalization, regulated and unregulated B2B and B2C business and SaaS services. This background gives him insight into the talent needs of modern organisations.

He has also supported energy and technology companies as a management advisor in strategic projects and change projects.

Pia has extensive experience in sales and marketing. She has worked in the advertising industry for many years in various management positions such as Design Director, Account Manager and CEO. Pia has consulted companies on a wide range of marketing challenges; in both the consumer and b to b industries, in both product and service businesses – as well as private and public sectors. Pia also has expertise and experience in HR, business development and management teamwork.

Atte has worked in various sales and management positions in commercial finance business. He is experienced in starting up and leading sales organizations and implementing change programs. Atte has worked in Nordic management teams and participated in strategy and business planning. He is most experienced in recruiting professionals in management and sales positions. Strongest fields are finance/insurance, sales and services, transport/logistics and construction.

Martti has worked extensively in sales, exports and marketing, product management and business management positions in manufacturing SMEs, as well as in export trade positions in a listed company in the environmental sector. In his career he has been involved in an entrepreneurial role both in merger and business acquisition processes and in management positions he has developed company’s internationalization and building b2b distribution channels. Martti has experience in building organizations both in Finland and in setting up and starting sales companies abroad. In business management positions, he has worked in SMEs as a member of the board and the management team, and has worked in strategy and business planning.

Björn has over three decades of leadership experience in industry, as well as the public and governmental sectors. Thanks to his broad and diverse network, he possesses solid expertise in business development, integrations, and organizational change.

His area of specialization is maritime and autonomous maritime operations, where he has a broad knowledge in the field.

Pirkko-Liisa has extensive experience in management and development in the municipal sector as well as legislative reforms in public administration. Her areas of expertise include e.g. finance, HR and the development of growth services that support vitality. Pirkko-Liisa’s special skills also include change management and promoting sustainable development and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as part of the development of companies’ operational culture and strategic management.

Mikki (Mikael) Ivovaara has a long and diverse work experience in the banking and finance industry, consulting and service business, and the media industry. He has worked e.g. in the positions of sales director, marketing director, asset management business director, consultant director, and KAM and stockbroker. All of his roles have involved sales and customer work. Mikki has about 32 years of leadership & management experience.

Mikki returned to InHunt from the position of sales and customer relations director of Eezy Personnel Oy.

The focus of Miki’s work at InHunt is both his own active sales and customer work as well as the implementation of demanding commercial direct search assignments with responsibility for results and sales.

Lauri is InHunt’s Financial Expert. At the beginning of his career, Lauri has worked in various sales and industrial production positions. For the past 15 years, Lauri has worked in the accounting firm industry, e.g. in the roles of accountant, application specialist, project manager and development manager.

Asmo Halinen is an expert in digital business and service development with nearly 30 years of experience in the field. His background includes entrepreneurship as CEO of a digital marketing communications agency, a gaming company, and a consulting firm, as well as leadership roles in digital business within publicly listed and growth companies. Asmo’s extensive experience in leading and strategically developing digital business provides a strong foundation for understanding the requirements and opportunities of recruiting for leadership positions in digitalization.

Tero has had a long career in real estate sector commercial duties including investments, property management and financing. Before joining InHunt Tero worked eg. Real Estate Director for a real estate investment company, Account Director for a real estate advisory company and Country Manager for an international real estate financing company. Tero has also experience in public sector and infrastructure projects.

Elina has over 20 years of experience in leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and organizational development across various industries. She has extensive experience in strategic implementation projects and is a results-oriented expert. Elina possesses strong skills in building networks, sales, and marketing. She has in-depth knowledge of both the public and private sectors.

Elina has designed and implemented innovative operating models and transformed organizational cultures, achieving excellent results. She is inspiring, skilled at building productive collaboration, and has successfully developed organizations through diverse partnership projects. She stands out particularly for her ability to motivate people and build strong, lasting partnerships. Elina is passionate about creating success stories where organizations and talent align perfectly.

Since 1991, I have worked as an entrepreneur in the ICT trade sector and as a consultant, as well as in the construction products industry and the forest sector in management, management team, supervisory board and board level positions both in Finland and abroad. I have strong experience in working as an administrative, finance and change director in a family business, also at the group level. I have completed several M&A negotiations and the related DD processes. Various positions of trust and the networks brought about by business life will help in future tasks.
HHJ and EMBA degrees.

Valter (M.Sc. Eng.) has worked in international B2B business roles for over 20 years. He has extensive experience in product development, product management, sales, and marketing of medical devices and software, as well as consumer and industrial electronics. He has worked in startups, SMEs, and publicly listed companies, serving for example as CEO, Marketing Director, and as Business, Sales, and Product Manager.

Valter’s competences include international business growth (including developing and managing distributor networks), sales and marketing towards healthcare, university and industrial customers, as well as electronics and software development. In addition, he has experience in IPR (patents, industrial design protection, trademarks) and contract law.

Valter is a bilingual native speaker of Finnish and Swedish, fluent in English and German and understands Spanish. He has lived in the United States and Austria.

Atte has over 30 years of experience in shipping and logistics. He has held a variety of positions as country manager, CEO, entrepreneur, and growth developer. He has strong expertise in international transport, supply chains, shipping, and logistics planning and implementation.

Working in the shipping industry, Atte has grown his expertise in international roles and has extensive networks in the field both in Finland and abroad. He also has strong expertise in sales development and management roles, as well as business transformation processes.

Sami combines CEO-level leadership experience with strong commercial expertise and a proven track record in executive and specialist recruitment. Throughout his career, he has built and led high-performing organizations, developed strategic customer relationships, and executed business-critical talent searches across various sectors.

With a practical approach to leadership and a solution-oriented mindset, Sami quickly identifies the key success drivers and talent needs within a client’s business. He is known for his ability to build trust, communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels, and drive searches forward with persistence and transparency. Sami helps companies secure the leaders and experts who create meaningful impact – today and in the future.

Hands-on leadership. Strong networks. Results with a human touch.

Jyri has more than 30 years in sales and sales leadership experience. His background covers commercial roles in both ICT businesses and the healthcare sector. Before joining InHunt, he worked as a Sales Director in both Finnish and international organizations.

Jyri has strong experience in sales management, business and service development, and building comprehensive go-to-market strategies. He has also experience in manufacturing industries, retail, healthcare, and financial services.

Jyri has worked extensively in international environments, so he is familiar with different cultures. He has worked in consulting and has developed several service models that enable companies to enter new markets, as well as product launch frameworks created in close collaboration with product development, marketing, and the supply chain.

Jarmo has extensive and hands-on experience working with both SMEs and international corporations. He supports his clients in finding key executives and specialists, particularly in situations that call for growth, commercial renewal, or the development of a customer-centric operating model. For Jarmo, executive search is above all about understanding business – not just comparing CVs. He delves into what kind of leader is genuinely capable of changing direction, building a committed organisation, and implementing change in practice.

Jarmo has a strong background in managing and developing business operations, customer relationships, sales, and customer experience. His areas of expertise also include marketing, consulting, process development, service development, as well as building digital channels and self-service models. He has held significant leadership and development roles in industry and the IT/ICT sector, with responsibilities ranging from strategic development and change management to broad business management tasks and leading multidisciplinary expert teams. Through this experience, he has a precise understanding of situations where the quality of leadership directly influences a company’s profitability and competitiveness.

Jarmo’s industry knowledge covers, among others, the forest and biomaterials sector, industrial manufacturing, telecommunications, IT and service business, logistics, and transportation. He is familiar with the complexity of B2B environments and understands the capabilities and leadership skills genuinely required in different situations.

Jarmo’s special expertise lies in the assessment of leaders, managers, and specialists. He recognises what kind of leader can inspire people, makes decisions based on data, and translates strategy into practical action. In his executive search projects, he draws on his extensive experience of everyday leadership and focuses on those factors that truly determine business success. His strengths are considered to be his deep understanding of people leadership – he is described as inspiring and convincing, and he himself emphasises collaboration, openness, and coaching leadership in building a high-performance culture.

Sade is an experienced social and healthcare professional with broad expertise in leadership and development roles across the public and private sectors as well as the third sector. She has a strong track record of leading demanding change initiatives in both strategic and operational environments. Her key strengths include leading cross-organisational collaboration models, strong multicultural competence, and experience working in international contexts.

Petri has extensive and diverse experience in senior leadership roles within a large financial-sector organization, particularly in business operations, strategy, and marketing. He is also well acquainted with the operating environment of smaller organizations, having served both as CEO and as Chair of the Board.

Petri has a broad background in integration projects, corporate restructuring, change and IT initiatives, as well as in renewing organizational practices from strategic, managerial, and operational perspectives. He has served on several management teams and gained board experience in both limited companies and the non-profit sector.