Ilkka Heikkinen-Huurre (BBA, EAT, HMJ) is a headhunter specialized in sales and business leadership, with a strong background in the retail sector, the food industry, and the development of sales organizations. He has extensive experience in strategic sales management, recruitment, and team coaching in both domestic and international environments.
Ilkka has held senior sales leadership roles, spent nearly ten years as an entrepreneur in the retail sector, and later worked in premium-segment sales and customer experience leadership. He possesses solid expertise in strategic sales planning, profitability management, negotiations, and key account management.
In addition, Ilkka has experience in international leadership through his service in a NATO-led peacekeeping operation, which strengthened his decision-making skills and ability to perform in demanding situations. He has completed extensive training in leadership, sales, and coaching-based management, which is reflected in his people-centered and results-driven approach to recruitment.
