Katja Jaakonsaari

Katja Jaakonsaari is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Director of Group Business Controlling at Paulig Group since September 2016, where responsibilities include leading commercial and marketing controlling teams, facilitating group forums, and overseeing strategic financial planning and analysis across Europe. Prior roles include Country Finance Manager at Adecco Finland, shaping financial strategies and improving processes, and various finance management positions at Logica Finland and Novo Group Oyj, focusing on financial reporting and business development. Katja holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Tampere and has furthered education through programs at Adecco Academy, IMD Business School, and Aalto Executive Education.