“Risto is an experienced and practical professional with an exceptional understanding of business processes and the interplay between business operations, people, and technology. He is a committed and energetic leader dedicated to achieving shared goals alongside a motivated team.”
Special skills
Business Process Improvement: Demonstrated expertise in implementing performance improvement programs and business process initiatives.
SAP Implementation: Experienced in leading global SAP implementations and executing process improvements.
Change Management: Skilled in stakeholder communication and change management, ensuring successful project completion and user adoption.
Strategic Procurement: Proficient in developing and implementing category strategies, consolidating direct spend, and negotiating supply agreements.
Supply Chain Management: Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, including forecasting, inventory management, and logistics.
Strengths
Leadership: Proven track record of successfully leading and transforming global organisations, driving strategy, and achieving results through people.
Procurement and Supply Chain: Extensive experience in procurement, category management, supplier development, and logistics operations.
Manufacturing: Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing management, data analysis, quality, and continuous improvement.
Project and Program Management: Successfully led numerous global projects, including ERP implementations, business transformations, and supply chain initiatives.
Communication: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills in multicultural environments.
Relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in leading and transforming global supply chains, procurement, and operations.
Proven track record in general management, with international management experience in global business units and functions.
Implemented performance improvement programs, business process and application initiatives, and organisational changes.
Led business transformations, ERP/SAP implementations, business outsourcings/carveouts, and post-merger integrations.
Education
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1990 Lappeenranta University of Technology
Sulzer PDI 4, Sulzer’s Program for Development and Impact 2006
SAP ASAP methodology certification 2000
Lappeenranta University of Technology TUTA 7 Process, Industrial Engineering and Management 1994
