Ilkka Vesa

VP Business Development at Seven Peaks

Ilkka Vesa has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Ilkka was the VP of Business Development at Seven Peaks, where they provided strategic guidance and advisory services. Prior to that, they founded and served as the CEO of YDIN, a company that focused on developing innovative solutions. Ilkka also worked as an advisor at Huawei Consumer Business Group, where they provided guidance on business opportunities and technology requirements. Additionally, they held the position of VP of Business Development at 7 Peaks Software. Ilkka has experience in startup companies as well, having co-founded and served as the CEO of two startups focused on sales technology and mobile marketing. Ilkka also had a successful career at Accenture, where they served as a Sales Director and led global sales teams. At Tieto, Ilkka served in various roles, including Site Manager, Director, and R&D Manager, and was involved in leadership development, business development, and project management. Ilkka started their career as a Research Assistant at Tampere University of Technology, where they worked on mobile phone development.

Ilkka Vesa earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Tampere University of Technology from 1997 to 2003. In addition, they received a Master of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Tampere from 2005 to 2007. Prior to their university studies, Ilkka attended Sammon lukio from 1994 to 1997.

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Timeline

  • VP Business Development

    January, 2024 - present

  • Advisor

    October, 2023