Jukka Melanen

Jukka Melanen is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in leadership and management roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Director of IT at Kela since May 2019, Jukka leads IT services and contributes to the Management Team of Kela, an independent social security institution under the supervision of the Finnish Parliament. Prior to this role, Jukka held positions at Tieto, including Customer Executive and Managing Director of Tieto Esy Oy, overseeing client relations and service delivery in the insurance and financial sectors. Jukka's career also includes managerial roles at Fidenta Oy and Kansallis Bank, with involvement in significant banking system renewals and mergers. Jukka's educational background encompasses a Master's degree in Mathematics, IT, and Physics from the University of Helsinki, an Executive MBA from the University of Tampere & FINVA, and postgraduate studies focusing on education.