Tarmo Karppinen

Tarmo Karppinen is an accomplished security professional currently serving as Chief Security Officer and Business Security Director at Digia Plc since February 2024. Previously, Tarmo held the position of Vice President for Group Security and Risk Management at Patria from February 2012 to February 2024, where responsibilities included overseeing corporate security activities and enterprise risk management processes. Key achievements during this tenure involved corporate security reorganization, the establishment of a management system, and the implementation of a group-wide enterprise risk management model. Earlier roles included Vice President and Director of Corporate Security at Polar Electro Oy, where Tarmo developed critical safety and security policies and crisis management plans. Tarmo began a military career with the Finnish Military Forces from 1989 to 2000, holding various security roles. Tarmo's education includes an Officer degree from the Finnish Military Academy and studies at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan.