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Kari Juutilainen, CEO
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Kari Juutilainen, CEO, Managing Partner
+ 358 40 658 4242kari.juutilainen@inhunt.fiKari 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 Knuuttila, CEO, InHunt World, Senior Headhunter
+358 50 535 0232mikko.knuuttila@inhunt.fiMikko 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 Ilvonen, CEO and Partner InHunt Boards Oy, Senior Headhunter
+358 50 569 1921tarja.ilvonen@inhunt.fiTarja 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 Selander, CEO and Partner, Interi Oy (Interim-palvelu), Senior Headhunter
+358 50 440 0589katja.selander@inhunt.fiKatja 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 Turunen, CEO and Partner, InCrest Oy
+358 40 141 2342harri.turunen@inhunt.fiHarri 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.
Tuuli Paasilehto, Senior Headhunter, Team Leader
+358 40 631 8777tuuli.paasilehto@inhunt.fiTuulin (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.
Petri Peltoniemi, Senior Headhunter, Team Leader
+358 500 840 912petri.peltoniemi@inhunt.fiPrior 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.
Jan-Erik Lagerström, Senior Headhunter, Team Leader
+358 40 539 4339jan-erik.lagerstrom@inhunt.fiJanne 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 Savio, Senior Headhunter
+358 50 322 3283heini.savio@inhunt.fiHeini 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 Hämäläinen, Senior Headhunter
+358 400 467 792jyrki.hamalainen@inhunt.fiJyrki has over 30 years of strong sales and management experience, especially from the financial sector.
Matti Seppänen, Senior Headhunter
+358 400 422 556Matti 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 Siukosaari, Senior Headhunter
+358 40 5104505pia.siukosaari@inhunt.fiPia 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.
Aki Alho, Senior Headhunter
+358 44 235 1029aki.alho@inhunt.fiAki has over 30 years of working experience in public sector including several years of international assignments. He is well experienced in various postings, which have taught management and leadership skills. Aki has worked in supporting strategic level planning, decision making and organization development. He has strong understanding of role of skillful and motivated personnel in optimizing the work results while facing new challenges in business environment. Special knowledge of operational environments of defense and security sectors.
Martti Mäyry, Senior Headhunter
+358400 239 245martti.mayry@inhunt.fiMartti 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.
Pirkko-Liisa Hietalahti, Senior Headhunter
+358 44 978 8792pirkko-liisa.hietalahti@inhunt.fiPirkko-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.
Mikael Ivovaara, Senior Headhunter
+358 400 974 520mikki.ivovaara@inhunt.fiMikki (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 Lääkkö, Financial Expert, Senior Headhunter
+35840 556 8183lauri.laakko@inhunt.fiLauri 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, Senior headhunter
+358 40 727 8545asmo.halinen@inhunt.fiAsmo 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 Suvanto, Senior Headhunter
+358 50 414 1641tero.suvanto@inhunt.fiTero 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 Suojanen-Laine, Senior Headhunter
+358 50 547 6171elina.suojanen-laine@inhunt.fiElina 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.
Atte Ingman, Senior Headhunter
+358 400 911 491Atte 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 Tammisto, Senior Headhunter
+358 40 729 3493Sami 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 Palviainen, Senior Headhunter
+358 40 646 2936Jyri 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.
Antti Laukkanen, Senior Headhunter
+358 40 354 1112Antti has diverse management and industry experience in the SME sector, especially automation, metal manufacturing and meat products. In addition to Sweden, Estonia, the Netherlands and China, the offices in Finland have been located in the Helsinki region, Lohja, Forssa, Satakunta, Lapua and Jyväskylä. Companies have often been in need of sales, operational and financial development, so a new direction, strong sales activities, change negotiations and financing have been emphasized, as well as the roles and abilities of management teams and boards. Recruitments have focused on the heads of foreign subsidiaries as well as managers and experts in sales, finance, HR, production and engineering.
