Riku Heino currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Linnan Kehitys Oy / Linna Business Development Ltd., focusing on sustainable growth and brand development for the city of Hämeenlinna. Riku also holds a position as a Board Member at Hämeen kauppakamari | Häme Chamber of Commerce. Previously, Riku led Business Development Services at the City of Espoo, connecting various sectors to enhance the local business environment. Riku has extensive experience in public procurement, having held directorial roles at Sarastia Oy and KuntaPro Oy, where responsibilities included managing procurement functions and developing service offerings. Riku's background includes a variety of roles in communications, sales, and content production, complemented by a strong educational foundation in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Helsinki and a Vocational Qualification in Business and Administration.
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Linnan Kehitys Oy / Linna Business Development Ltd.
Linnan Kehitys promotes the public recognition and economic growth of Hämeenlinna. We actively search for new growth opportunities for the city and local businesses. We are looking for companies that could move their business to Hämeenlinna and facilitate their relocation and investments with efficient relocation services. We develop the business of local companies and provide them with good physical operating environments by means of area and property development and facility provision. We also contribute to the attractiveness of the city among companies, residents and tourists by implementing marketing strategies and promoting the city and its connections to congress and event organisers. We are strongly involved in all significant industry projects and the related development activities. We are the voice of companies to the city administration, and we convey their messages to local decision-makers. Similarly, we communicate the authorities’ decisions and their consequences to our customer companies and those considering relocation.