Mikko Lietsalmi

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About Mikko Lietsalmi

Experienced leader with proven results in business development, strategy, digital transformations, solution selling and technology from startups to global corporations. With my 30+ years of experience I have led numerous professional teams and made them excel at their best and enjoy. In fact, in all of my recent positions I have been rated amongst the best team managers of the company. With clear goals, inspiring communication, and trust I can create a positive drive that leads to excellent results. I am a seasoned and trained change manager. I excel in strategic thinking and innovation. I have been granted for almost a hundred international patents for significant commercial innovations. I am also a regular speaker in business events and conferences. Career milestones:* Created the IT architecture, structure, and the partner network, including IT security and privacy, for Oiva Isännöinti (a new challenger in housing and property management industry).* Built from the scratch an innovative corporate venture Wattinen around smart energy for DNA Oyj.* Founded a mobile marketing startup and grew it into an international company.* Led the mobile internet technology boom for Nokia into a multi billion dollar industry.* Managed successful multinational strategy and development teams and projects in the USA, UK, South Africa, Denmark, and Finland. Key competences: business and product strategy, strategic partnerships, growth through solution sales and marketing, digital transformation, IT technology and mobile communications, cross-functional team leadership, employee satisfaction. email: mikko@lietsalmi.com mobile:+358 41 311 3804