Sari Kola is an experienced professional in the fields of strategy, innovation, and research, currently serving as Innovaatiotohtori at sarilainen oy since June 2018, and as Ecosystem Lead at Technology Centre Merinova Oy since April 2022. Sari holds multiple advisory and board positions, including Senior Advisor at Taival and board memberships at Alexandria Pankkiiriliike, Welado, and Suomen Rahapaja. Sari is a co-founder of HumanKeystones Oy, focusing on enhancing well-being and corporate culture. Additionally, Sari contributes as a speaker for Sportspot Oy and as a member of the Board of Directors for Futures Platform. With an extensive academic background, Sari has completed various executive education programs at prestigious institutions and holds a Doctor of Science (Technology) and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from LUT University.