Mikko Hakala

Mikko Hakala is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations management and business development across various industries. Currently serving as Global Operations Manager at Optinova Group since February 2021, Mikko oversees high-tech plastics tubing manufacturing for healthcare and industrial OEM customers. Prior experience includes roles such as Program Director at Midagon, where Mikko managed M&A integration projects, and Head of Business IT at Fonecta Enterprise Solutions, leading IT initiatives for top Finnish companies. Previous positions at Nokia involved directing service deployment and quality, heading business and administration in Brazil, and business development within manufacturing and distribution. Early career experience at Accenture as a Senior Manager involved deploying supply chain management solutions globally. Mikko holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and an M.Sc. in Engineering from the Technical University of Lappeenranta.