Riikka Hakanen

Riikka Hakanen is an accomplished business controller with extensive experience in financial management and controlling across various industries. Currently serving as the Director of Business Control for New Businesses at Normet Group since April 2025, Riikka previously held the position of Senior Manager in Business Controlling at Suominen Corporation from September 2018 to March 2025, where responsibilities included overseeing the EMEA Business Area and enhancing the Integrated Business Planning process. Riikka's prior roles include Business Controller for the Care and Americas Business Areas at Suominen Corporation, as well as positions at Huhtamaki and UPM, focusing on different market segments. Educational qualifications include M.Sc. degrees in Management Accounting from Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu and Industrial Engineering and Management from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan.