Timo Suomela

Timo Suomela has a strong background in risk management and internal control. Timo started their career as a Risk Management Assistant at the Finnish Broadcasting Company in 2007. Timo then joined KPMG as a Manager, where they worked on various projects related to governance, risk and compliance, internal control and audit, and corporate social responsibility. During their time at KPMG, they gained valuable experience in consulting and communication skills. Since 2017, Timo has been working at Fennia, initially as a Risk Analyst and currently as the Head of Internal Audit. In this role, they focus on operational risk management, business continuity management, third-party risk management, and internal control, among other responsibilities.

Timo Suomela's education history begins with their high school education at Tapiolan lukio, where they obtained their ylioppilas diploma from 1998 to 2001.

Following this, Timo pursued further education at the University of Helsinki from 2002 to 2007. During this period, they acquired a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Economics, with minors in mathematics, statistics, and philosophy.

Additionally, Timo Suomela obtained the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in June 2023.