Pia Hänninen

Pia Hänninen has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Pia has been working at Ensto since 2002, where they started as a marketing manager and later became the head of brand, marketing, and communications. Pia'sresponsibilities at Ensto included designing and implementing marketing strategies, brand development, and managing various communication channels. Before Ensto, Pia worked at KCRNet Oy (Alma Media) as the vice president and sales director. Pia also has experience in export management and sales promotion from their time at Ensto Trade Ltd and Oy Durelek Ab. Pia began their career at Cloetta and the Finnish National Board of Education, where they gained skills in sales support and research assistance.

Pia Hänninen's education history includes a Master of Environmental Management and Sustainable Business degree from Aalto University, which they obtained in 2011. In 2022, they completed a Responsible marketing and communication certificate program from Marketing Finland, with a focus on marketing/ marketing management. Additionally, in the same year, they completed a Social Media Training Program from LM Someco, specializing in social media and LinkedIn. Pia also has a Executive Education (JOKO) qualification from Aalto University, although the specific years are unknown. Pia has received Lead Management Training from Mercuri International in 2015, and Project Management training from Projekti-instituutti in the same year. Pia has also completed a Digital Communications program from MIF, specializing in digital marketing and communications, social media, and analytics in 2014. In 2006-2007, they obtained a VPD Program: Communications Management Exam degree from MIF, focusing on brand management, communications, and marketing. Pia participated in the Ensto Leadership Forum with HBS Professor B. Groysberg in 2014-2015, where they studied successful acquisitions and integrations, implementation strategy, and developing a winning culture and spirit. Pia also has a Brand Management qualification from IIR Finland and a Project Management qualification from Mercuri International, although the specific years are unknown. Pia completed a Management Development Program from Ensto in 1997-1998 and received training in Team Working and Team Management from Mercuri International in 1995. Lastly, Pia has a Sales Management qualification from Yritysvalmennus in 1991. Pia'sacademic journey began with a College graduate degree in marketing from Porvoo Commercial College in 1983-1986. In addition to their academic accomplishments, Pia obtained a Training Program for Social Media Ambassadors of Ensto certification from LM Someco in June 2022.