Paula Savonen

Paula Savonen has over 20 years of experience in various communications, marketing, and leadership roles. Paula is currently the Vice President of Communications at Kempower, where they lead the Brand & Communications team and oversees communications, brand management, PR, media relations, and marketing communications. Prior to this, Paula served as the Director of Communications at Kempower and was responsible for the company's communications strategy and brand management. Paula also worked as a Manager of Marketing & Communications at Kempower.

Before their time at Kempower, Paula worked at Stora Enso as a Communications Manager in the Forest Division. Paula was responsible for driving and executing communications strategies, including internal and external communications, sustainability initiatives, and employee communications. Paula also had a role as the Acting Head of Communications during their tenure at Stora Enso.

Earlier in their career, Paula worked at Differo Oy as a Content Strategist, where they created customer-centric growth and content strategies for Finnish and international companies. Paula was also a Partner and a Member of the Board at Differo Oy. At UPM - The Biofore Company, Paula held several positions, including Marketing Manager, Team Leader of Media Relations & External Communications, and Communications Manager. Paula led marketing and customer experience initiatives, managed regulatory disclosures and media relations, and planned and managed communications for various departments.

Paula also gained experience in the forest industry as a Communications Officer at the Finnish Forest Industries Federation and as a Research Assistant at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)/Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke). Paula began their career as a Guide at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum and later worked as a Receptionist at ELIXIA Finland.

Throughout their career, Paula has demonstrated strong leadership skills, expertise in communications and marketing, and a commitment to driving measurable results for companies.

Paula Savonen earned a BBA in Marketing communications from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences from 1996 to 2000. Paula then obtained an M.Sc in forest economics and marketing from the University of Helsinki between 2001 and 2005. In 2011 and 2012, Paula completed a Degree in Communications management from MIF, Management Institute of Finland. In 2016, they studied Service Design at Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development. In 2018 and 2019, Paula pursued a Digital Specialist Fast Track - Digitekijä Fast Track at Laurea University of Applied Sciences, earning 30 credits.