Silja Huhtiniemi

Silja Huhtiniemi has an extensive work experience spanning over many years and diverse roles. Currently, they hold the position of Deputy CEO at Osuuskunta KPY and has been in this role since January 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Business Officer for Development and Communication at Osuuskunta KPY from August 2020 to December 2022. Silja has also held similar roles at KPY Novapolis Oy, where they served as Deputy CEO since February 2022, and as CBO for Development and Communication from March 2020 to January 2022.

In addition, Silja Huhtiniemi has served as a Board Member at Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelut since April 2022. Silja was also a Board Member at Savonia University of Applied Sciences from April 2018 to May 2020. Prior to that, they held the position of CEO at Kuopion alueen kauppakamari - Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce from November 2012 to March 2020, where their responsibilities included collaborating with regional companies and communicating messages to decision-makers. Silja has also held leadership roles at Viitostie ry and Ylä-Savon Pääomarahasto Oy from 2018 to 2020 and at Savon Sanomat from 2013 to 2019, where they worked as a columnist.

Earlier in their career, Silja Huhtiniemi worked as an International Project Coordinator at the Centre for Economic Development, Transport, and the Environment from April 2010 to November 2012, where they developed the Golden Gavia service concept and led the Northern Savonia Business Award. Silja also worked as a Marketing Manager at Kuopio Innovation Ltd from February 2008 to March 2010.

Overall, Silja Huhtiniemi has demonstrated a strong background in leadership, business development, communication, and project coordination across various organizations and industries.

From 1998 to 2003, Silja Huhtiniemi attended the University of Jyväskylä, where they pursued a Master of Social Sciences degree. No further information about their degree name is available.