Jaakko Nikunen

Jaakko Nikunen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in risk management, outsourcing, and vendor management. Currently serving as Lead Risk Expert in Technology & Resilience Risk Oversight at Nordea, responsibilities include testing activities across various business areas, supporting risk management practices, and monitoring technology and resilience risks. Previous roles include Head of Outsourcing and Vendor Management and Vendor Manager at P27 Nordic Payments, where expertise was applied in sourcing and compliance related to regulatory frameworks. Jaakko also held senior management roles in sourcing at Kesko - K-Group, Posti Group Oyj, and Itella Oyj, focusing on category strategy, supplier management, and cost efficiency. A foundation in telecommunications and IT was established through roles at Nokia and Ixonos. Jaakko holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Derby.