Ilkka Lakaniemi

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.