Sami Ilva

Sami Ilva is an experienced professional in strategic management and corporate development, currently serving as the Head of Strategy, M&A and Strategy Implementation at SOK since May 2024, where responsibilities include leading strategic projects and overseeing group-level M&A activities. Prior to this, Sami held roles at VR Group, including FP&A Manager and Manager of Strategy & Corporate Development, contributing to financial strategy and organizational growth. Additional experience includes an interim position as Director of Business Development at VR Transpoint, an Associate role at Boston Consulting Group focused on M&A and growth strategies, and a Senior Associate position at Global Strategy Group by KPMG, specializing in growth strategy and commercial due diligence. Sami's academic credentials include a Master of Science in Finance from Aalto University and exchange studies in Entrepreneurship at Ivey Business School, Western University.