Tuija Toivola

Tuija Toivola is an accomplished R&D manager at HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences, with a focus on business development, new business creation, research projects, and international cooperation since January 2010. Prior experience includes roles as a Research Manager at Helia University of Applied Sciences, where the emphasis was on business development and research initiatives, and various positions at Laurea University of Applied Sciences, contributing to the establishment of training and business development operations, transitioning into R&D activities. Additionally, Tuija served as Training Manager at the University of Jyväskylä Chydenius-Institute, overseeing business training programs. Tuija Toivola holds a PhD in business management with a specialization in entrepreneurship from the University of Vaasa, along with a master's degree in business management and marketing from the Turku School of Economics.