Leena Hakkanen

Leena Hakkanen, MSc., GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles in the field of Human Resources.

Leena is currently working as the People Operations Manager at Tuxera, where they oversee the protection of data integrity and longevity.

Prior to their current role, Leena served as the Human Resources Director at MD² International, a renowned concierge medical practice group focused on delivering exceptional medicine through exceptional experiences. Leena worked in this role from July 2020 to January 2022.

Leena also worked as the Director of Human Resources at Madrona Specialty Foods (LaPanzanella) from June 2014 to January 2020. In this position, they handled HR, Administration, and Health & Safety for the company and was a member of the executive leadership team.

Before joining Madrona Specialty Foods, Leena served on the Board of Directors for The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest from 2010 to 2014.

Leena's experience also includes working as a Senior HR Generalist at Zetron, Inc. from March 2012 to April 2014. Leena was responsible for various HR functions, including recruitment, policies & processes, employee communications, employee engagement, and training.

Leena worked as an HR Manager at Novel, Inc., a game technology start-up, from 2011 to 2012. In this role, Leena established efficient processes, improved employee satisfaction, implemented a comprehensive employee benefits program, and managed full-cycle recruitment.

Leena has also worked as a self-employed HR Generalist at Lennu HR from 2009 to 2011. During this time, they provided expertise in various areas of HR, including employment law, risk management, FLSA compliance, and recruitment.

Leena worked as the Human Resources Manager at Franke Coffee Systems from 2008 to 2009, where they reorganized the HR department, managed hiring and downsizing processes, implemented standardized employee life-cycle processes, and advised senior management on US employment laws.

Leena also served as the HR Manager at FLOORCRAFT, a mid-sized construction industry company, from 2007 to 2008. During their tenure, they established the HR department, managed various recruitment and downsizing processes, implemented employee life-cycle policies, and handled employee relations cases.

Their career began as an HR Account Consultant at Nokia in 2005.

Overall, Leena Hakkanen has gained extensive experience in HR leadership roles, focusing on various aspects such as recruitment, employee engagement, compliance, and process improvement.

Leena Hakkanen, MSc., GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, received their Master of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration from Aalto University. In addition to their degree, they hold several certifications, including GPHR (Global Professional in HR) from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), SPHR (Senior Professional in HR) from HRCI, and SHRM-SCP from SHRM. The exact dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.