Joona Heikkinen

Vice President Strategy Corporate Development at M-Files

Joona Heikkinen has a strong background in corporate strategy, development, and operations. Joona started their career at Nokia Mobile Phones as a Local Connectivity Seasonal Trainee. In 2009, they joined Triuvare Oy as an ICT Specialist before moving on to M-Files in 2011. At M-Files, they held various positions including Systems Specialist, Business Strategist, Senior Manager of Corporate Development, Associate Director of Corporate Development, Director of BI & Operations, Vice President of Growth & Operations, and Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development. Joona also served as a Growth Advisory Board Member at Arter Oy in 2020. Overall, their work experience spans over 15 years and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities in strategy, operations, and development.

Joona Heikkinen has a diverse education history. In 2009, they enrolled in Aalto University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Networking Technology. Joona completed their bachelor's program in 2011. During their time at Aalto University, Joona also participated in an Information Technology Program focused on Information & Service Business in 2014.

In 2011, Joona Heikkinen commenced their Master of Science degree in Network Economics at Aalto University, which they successfully completed in 2015. Additionally, they obtained two certifications outside of their formal education. In November 2015, Joona completed the Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015 certification from IRCA Global.

Adding to their academic journey, Joona Heikkinen is currently pursuing a Mergers & Acquisitions Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Although their start date is not provided, it can be assumed that they began their studies after completing their master's degree in 2015. In July 2023, Joona is expected to obtain a certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

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Timeline

  • Vice President Strategy Corporate Development

    July, 2021 - present

  • Vice President Growth Operations

    July, 2019

  • Director BI Operations

    July, 2018

  • Associate Director Corporate Development

    February, 2017

  • Senior Manager Corporate Development

    October, 2016

  • Business Strategist

    January, 2014

  • Systems Specialist

    September, 2011

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