About Me
Finnish and British national with 30 years of international work experience across Europe and Asia, specializing in building trust-based partnerships and relations, VCs and entrepreneurs. My professional foundation lies in mobile technologies, having held senior roles at Nokia and Elektrobit where I led R&D, new business development and partner management teams. I bring a unique combination of corporate experience and entrepreneurial mindset, having founded multiple ventures and advised startups across AI, deep tech and software domains. With 10+ years living in China, I offer deep cross-cultural fluency and proven ability to bridge European innovation ecosystems with Asian business cultures.
Nationalities: Finnish, British
Languages: English (Fluent), Finnish (Native), German (A2-B1), Mandarin Chinese (A1), Spanish (A1)
Key Skills: Technology Partnerships, M&A Strategy, Startup Scouting, Cross-cultural Negotiation, Post-Merger Integration, Business Development, Multicultural Team Leadership
Hobbies: Mountain hiking, golf, reading, mindfulness practices, and helping professionals unlock their potential in high-stress environments.
