Joonas Iivonen

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About Joonas Iivonen

Digital transformation & strategic business development expert who builds high-performing teams to achieve multi-million euro savings. People-focused leader with a passion for innovation, meeting challenges & helping companies execute demanding projects. With 20+ years of ICT expertise and 8 years in logistics along with extensive industry experience in energy, manufacturing, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals & wholesale. Co-developed the ProjectTOP Quality Gate Best Practice method, used in 250+ critical transformation projects for on-schedule, on-budget & hassle-free outcomes. I combine strategic vision with hands-on execution. I manage teams of up to 400 people across multiple countries & mentoring program and project managers, management teams, top executives, steering groups & teams. Past roles include driving triple-digit B2B sales growth as a sales director during a recession and managing sales & marketing teams. I was the CIO of a multinational company employing people. My strengths include strategic thinking, process optimization & dedication to continuous learning."Joonas' mentoring has been the backbone of the project throughout the entire endeavor. Project working has been efficient and clear. We’ve always known the direction of the journey.” "Working with Joonas in the transformation project was systematic, and we always knew where we were on the journey.""A special thank you for always considering our people and our well-being." I thrive in a strategic leadership role / interim Chief Information Officer CIO role, where I can manage people & change, plan and implement strategies & make the company a great place to work. I am motivated when leading a team that is part of a business critical area. Managing ICT is also a key strength, especially in an organization with an inhouse business IT function. I am excited about business advisory / interim executive opportunities, a well-suited company would be e.g. from mid-sized to large and is in pursuit of growth. I am an early adopter of tech and am currently writing my MBA thesis on future leadership & customer-oriented service business. I am motivated by tough challenges. I feel at home in a forward-thinking environment open to innovation & growth and makes bold, strategic moves. Though I am most experienced with goods manufacturing, energy, logistics & wholesale companies, I am open to new industries. CONTACT Joonas Iivonen jontte.iivonen (at) gmail.com +358 4O 7O3 O513