Exceptional business leader with strong competence and creativity for solid business-minded solutions. Vesa has strong experience from both growing international start-ups and large-cap listed companies.
Jaakko Sasi, CEO of Initia Corporate Finance
Services
If you need an experienced executive to help with your business, do not hesitate to contact me. Together, we can create practical solutions tailored to your company’s needs.
My experience
More than 25 years’ experience as an executive, board member and attorney in different kinds of companies and situations
Top management experience as COB, CEO, CFO, EVP, SVP, CLO and Executive Advisor of major corporations and growth companies
Board, Supervisory Board, Audit Committee, member and secretary of 30+ companies, both listed and private
Global financing rounds of MEUR 100+, especially for Smart Mobility (MaaS, EV) companies
Biggest foreign investment (NPP), broadest cyber attack case (Vastaamo) and largest cartel case (wood cartel) in Finland
Restructuring cases (bankruptcy, debt restructuring, M&A): Sajucon, KPA Unicon, Imagon, Vastaamo
Recent references: Sajucon, LYGG (seed), eMabler (A-round), Router Group, Finfact, Bikeimport, KPA Unicon, Savonlinja/LS-Liikennelinjat, eMabler (Seed), eKeiretsu/SCS, Atea/Gambit, Jatkaja/GardenLiving, Imagon, Consivo/Prescott, Foamit/Glasopor, MaaS Global (Wondo, Quicko, Series B), Folmer/Nanso, Virta (Series B)
Current Board & Executive Advisor positions
What Clients Say
Vesa has been with MaaS Global from the start. He has been the one to find solutions in multiple tough situations. Vesa is excellent negotiating in an international environment.
Sampo Hietanen, CEO of MaaS Global
Vesa has been a valuable asset in our Board, helping the company to navigate through turbulent times. Vesa is valued for his extensive business experience and his forward-looking and positive approach.
Antti Rönkkö, CEO of Nanso Group
Vesa is a proven and trialed master of creating and fostering the alignment of business and stakeholders’ interest in all conditions one can imagine. Vesa is a person of high integrity and knowledge, the one who you can depend on – even when the terrain is rough.
Jussi Palola, CEO of Virta
Vesa is extremely skillful both in business and law, hands-on, gets the job done, and is not afraid of challenges. He finds solutions in a very professional way – no matter how complicated or demanding the task is. He is a pleasure to work with – I warmly recommend him.
Heini Pirttijärvi, ex-CEO of Psychotherapy Center Vastaamo and Esperi Care
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