Karita Laakso

Karita Laakso is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as CFO at Grano since August 2021, Karita oversees Finance and Data & Analytics, leading a team of over 20 professionals to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance organizational performance. Prior to this role, Karita held significant positions at Lindström from March 2014 to August 2021, including VP of Group Finance, where leadership of 45 finance professionals was essential in creating a supportive and goal-oriented work environment. Earlier experience includes serving as Group Controller at Holiday Club Resorts Oy, focusing on consolidation and business controlling, and working as an Auditor at PwC. Karita holds a Master of Science in Economics, Accounting, and Finance from the University of Tampere.