Petra Heinonen

Chief People Officer at Optinova Group

Petra Heinonen has extensive experience in HR and leadership roles. Petra is currently the Chief People Officer at Optinova Group, where they lead in transformation and encourages growth in people and the company. Prior to this, they were the HR Director at Optinova Ab. Petra also has experience as a Freelance Facilitator and Co-creator. In addition, Petra has held HR positions at Paf - Games Sport Casino, Booz & Company, and Korn Ferry. Petra began their career as a Recruitment Consultant and Psychologist before transitioning to roles as a Career Consultant and Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist.

Petra Heinonen has an extensive education history. Petra started their academic journey in 1994 and completed it in 2000 at Åbo Akademi University, where they earned an MSc degree in Psychology focusing on Organization and Leadership. In 2002, Petra pursued further studies at the University of Helsinki and completed them in 2004. During this period, they earned a degree as a Change Agent with a specialization in Organizational Development, Change Management, Consulting, and HR.

In addition to their formal education, Petra Heinonen also obtained several certifications. In 2006, they received the SHL certification from SHL. In 2010, they obtained the PulsAnalys certification from PulsAnalys AB. In 2013, Petra acquired the GDQ certification from GDQ Associates. Most recently, in August 2017, they obtained the MI Coaching certification from Humanova Utbildning AB.

Overall, Petra Heinonen's education history demonstrates a strong focus on psychology, organization and leadership, organizational development, change management, consulting, and HR. Petra has also invested in continuing their professional development through various certifications, indicating their commitment to staying up-to-date in their field.

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Timeline

  • Chief People Officer

    May, 2023 - present

  • HR Director Optinova Ab

    December, 2017