Tommi works as an Account Director and he helps our clients ignite and see through the renewal of their people and organisations.
Who are you?
That’s not an easy question to answer! But here's the short version: I am the sum of all my experiences. If you’d like the long version, I’m happy to share it—perhaps over a nice lunch or dinner!
What do you do at Hanken & SSE?
As an Account Director, I help our clients ignite and guide the renewal of their people and organisations. A typical collaboration begins by understanding the client’s people-related challenges or opportunities in strategy execution. From there, we co-create solutions. I work closely with the client to design and deliver a solution that ensures the desired impact. While I play a supportive role in delivery, I’m often more hands-on during the design phase. As a Coach, I also support individuals in their personal and professional renewal.
What's your background?
In terms of education, I have an Executive MBA and a Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management, where I majored in work psychology and leadership. You could say I learned a bit about many things—engineering, management, social sciences—but didn’t go too deep into any specific area. Recently, I also became a certified Executive Coach.
My career has been quite varied, including roles in management consulting, early-stage startups, and corporate leadership positions in strategy, business management, and people & culture.
How did you end up at Hanken & SSE?
I have always been driven by curiosity about people and change — how and why we change (or don’t). I’m also motivated by a desire to explore and learn new things. When the opportunity came to work with fascinating clients on their renewal efforts, in an organisation backed by two leading Nordic academic institutions—Hanken School of Economics and the Stockholm School of Economics—it was an easy choice!
What's the best thing about your job?
The people—our clients, the faculty, and my bubbly colleagues!
How would you describe yourself as a colleague?
I’m curious and like to get straight to the point. I try to be good at what I do while also being a bit "lazy" — meaning I try to quickly understand the core of an issue and address it efficiently. Sometimes, this might make me seem impatient to others.
What does a typical workday look like for you?
My days are filled with meetings—whether with clients, faculty, or colleagues—working on proposals and solution designs, coaching sessions, and handling ad-hoc tasks. I also make time each week to learn something new by attending events or reading the latest research from various sources.
What do you enjoy outside work?
I enjoy sports, spending time with friends and family, reading, and watching good movies or series. I also appreciate doing absolutely nothing — except for breathing and thinking, which you can’t really turn off!