Ilkka Sassi

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About Ilkka Sassi

WHO? With 15+ years of leadership experience, I am a strategy-oriented leader specializing in digitalization of traditional businesses with agile practices, developing lean processes, and optimizing services for efficiency. My expertise spans concept development, client management, negotiation, and business development across various industries including IT, public sector, retail, and wholesale. I excel in strategic planning and execution, aligning teams with organizational goals, and fostering strong relationships with senior leadership. I believe in leading by vision, and that by making sure people share the same vision, excellent results can be achieved. I am business oriented and seek feasibility in all actions. I enjoy designing organizations to optimal functioning, and bridging the old and the new. ⏩ VALUE I BRING I am skilled in both high-level strategic business planning and detailed process execution, making me adaptable across various roles and industries. I have led teams composed of experts and mixed teams with both experts and operational staff that ranged in size from 3 to 30 members. I have successfully built and restructured teams and organizations to optimize performance, both by scaling up new functions from scratch and by downsizing & refocusing teams during periods of change. I have led large-scale projects in the IT and public sectors, managing teams through complex legal and operational challenges. ⏩ CORE COMPETENCIES Business strategy, Business development Profitability, Operational efficiency Digital services, eCommerce AI Responsibly Strategic leadership Knowledge based management Services business Digital transformation Team optimization Outsourcing Crisis management IT management Public sector ⏩ MY MOTIVATION I am motivated by a clear vision and a strong commitment to accountability. With a deep understanding of customer needs and a knack for strategic insight, I am well-equipped to lead teams and organizations to success in dynamic and high-pressure environments. Process development in depth from customer value to detailed drive for efficiency is a key motivator to me. I find myself confident in midst of change. ⏩ CONTACT ilkka.sassi (at) gmail.com +358 4O 7O2 7195 #meonboard