Risto Mäkinen

Risto Mäkinen is an experienced project manager currently serving at Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue since January 2023. Prior to this role, Risto held the position of project manager at the City of Espoo from February 2020 to December 2022. Risto's extensive career at Tieto from March 2008 to October 2019 included key leadership roles such as Head of Offering and Delivery Finland, Head of Delivery, Country Manager at Value Networks, and Department Manager, all within the Value Networks business unit. Risto also contributed as the Director of TietoEnator Digital Innovations Oy, overseeing business integration services. Earlier roles at Sonera included Department Manager, Senior Business Development Manager, and Development Director, where Risto drove business development and product marketing initiatives. Risto began the career at Avancer Oy, advancing from a software programmer trainee to an IT analyst and project manager.