Mikko Lassila

Mikko Lassila has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Mikko began their career as an Area Sales Manager at Kassatieto Oy in 2006 before moving on to Intermedius Oy as a Sales Representative and later as a Product Manager from 2006 to 2011. In 2011, they joined Exel Composites, where they held various positions including Sales Manager, Group Sales Development Manager, and Segment Owner for Telecommunication. In 2019, Lassila transitioned to UPM - The Biofore Company, where they initially served as Director of Business Development for Biocomposites. Mikko was responsible for R&D, quality management, and intellectual property rights. Currently, they are the Director of New Business Development, leading and building a team to evaluate emerging opportunities in bio-based technology innovations. Additionally, in 2021, Lassila became an Angel Investor.

Mikko Lassila's education history includes:

- A course in Strategic Pricing Management at Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development in 2017.

- Obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, Renewal, and Transformation from Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development from 2018 to 2019.

- Completing studies in Commercial Excellence at Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development in 2020.

- Studying Marketing and Communication at Tampere University of Applied Sciences from 2004 to 2007.

In addition, Mikko Lassila has acquired the following certifications:

- CONNECT from the NeuroLeadership Institute in 2019.

- Fundamentals of Accounting from Aalto University Executive Education Ltd in 2018.

- Negotiation skills from the Mercuri International Group in 2015.

- Key account management from the Mercuri International Group in 2014.

- Sales planning & execution from the Mercuri International Group in 2011.