Heikki Kivirinta

Heikki Kivirinta is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, currently serving as the Co-founder and CEO of Virta Growth Partners Oy since May 2019, where the focus is on investing in and developing growth-oriented SMEs. Additionally, Kivirinta holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors at Handshake Group Oy, actively overseeing its consumer sales operations in Nordic countries. Board memberships at Profil-Lista Oy, Sofor Oy, JR-Wood Oy, and Virra Talotekniikka Oy highlight a commitment to diverse sectors, including construction and plumbing services. Previously, Kivirinta co-founded Xales, contributing to the e-commerce landscape before its acquisition by CDON, and has held various leadership roles in organizations such as the Tamtron Group and Intera Partners. Kivirinta's academic background includes an M.Sc. in Finance and Economics from Aalto University and a CEMS MIM in Management from HEC Paris.