Combient
Ilkka Lakaniemi currently serves as the Director of the Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) at Aalto University School of Business, focusing on projects related to sustainability, digital transformation, AI, and IoT, with funding from the EU and national agencies. With extensive experience in various leadership roles, Ilkka has contributed to industry-academia relations, as an advisory board member, and held positions such as Senior Advisor for Smart Cities and Industry at Vastuu Group Oy. Educational background includes significant studies at institutions like the University of California, Berkeley, and the London School of Economics, coupled with executive education programs. Ilkka is also actively involved in multiple industry and academic committees, promoting digitalization and data initiatives across Europe.
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Combient
Combient Group works with some of the largest companies in the Nordics on a joint mission to speed up the digital transformation across industries. Today, we count 35 companies representing as many industries, a total of €195 billion in revenue, and close to 840,000 employees. The network is collaborating under a joint non-disclosure agreement across boards, management, and divisions. Together with Combient's team of specialists as well as an ecosystem of top universities and startups, we have created an out-of-the-ordinary space for shared assets and rapid growth.