Riikka Lagerstam

Riikka Lagerstam is an experienced IT professional currently serving as an IT Partner Manager at Metso since November 2024. Prior to this role, Lagerstam held various positions at UPM - The Biofore Company from January 2019 to November 2024, including Category Manager and Sourcing Manager in IT, where responsibilities encompassed IT sourcing, strategy development, supplier management, and cost savings initiatives. Lagerstam's earlier career included a significant tenure at Telia Company between November 2008 and December 2018, ascending through roles such as Senior Partner Manager and Executive Service Manager, focusing on supplier management and service performance for international enterprise customers. Additionally, time was spent at TeliaSonera in senior service management roles. Lagerstam holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Tampere University of Applied Sciences and completed a certification program in Purchasing Management at the European Institute of Purchasing Management.