Ella Laakio

Ella Laakio is an experienced professional with a diverse background in project management and administrative roles. Currently serving as Palvelupäällikkö at LähiTapiola since November 2024, Ella previously worked at Business Tampere from May 2022 to November 2024 in various capacities, including Project Specialist and Service Specialist. Earlier experience includes positions at ELY-keskus as a Specialist at Interact and as an internship trainee, where significant projects involved determining fishing ban areas in western Finland. Ella also held internship trainee roles at the Regional State Administrative Agency for Western and Inland Finland, focusing on real estate complaints, and worked as an Insurance Claims Handler at LähiTapiola, processing car and traffic accident claims. Early career experiences include retail roles at Lidl Suomi and All Ice Jäätelömyynti. Ella holds a Master's degree in Administrative Sciences with a focus on Leadership of Cities and Regions and a Bachelor's degree in Administrative Sciences, both from Tampere University.