Taneli Saari

Taneli Saari has accumulated a diverse range of work experience throughout their career. Taneli most recently worked as the Director of Sales and Business Development for Devolon, where they focused on selling and increasing the maturity level of IT services, particularly in the areas of Fintech and ERP solutions. Prior to that, they served as a Fact Finder for the STKL Finnish Fur Breeders Association, where they studied and proposed improvements for the feed industry's impact on the international competitiveness of the fur industry. Taneli also held the role of General Manager at Fin Furlab Oy, leading a unique veterinary laboratory that provided services to animals at various stages.

In previous years, Taneli worked for ePassi Payments GmbH and ePassi Payments Oy, where they held the positions of Country Manager and Director of International Operations, respectively. In these roles, they led the internationalization process for the Fintech company and its affiliated companies, positioning ePassi as the market leader in mobile payments in Finland. Additionally, they were the Country Manager (General Director) for both OOO Knowit and OOO Endero, which later became part of the Knowit Group. Taneli played a pivotal role in leading and developing these software product development services and digital communication services centers.

Earlier in their career, Taneli worked as an Investment Director for the Invest in Finland foundation, assisting foreign companies in establishing their operations in Finland. Prior to that, they worked as a Contract Coordinator for Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd, where they handled confidentiality matters within the research and development department.

Overall, Taneli Saari's work experience showcases their expertise in sales, business development, industry research, laboratory management, international operations, and investment consultancy, in addition to their background in the mobile technology industry.

Taneli Saari attended the University of Lapland from 1989 to 1995, where they earned a degree in Corporate Law (M.LL.). Additionally, prior to attending the University of Lapland, Taneli Saari studied at Linikkalan Lukio, although the specific dates and degree information for this period are not available.