Jarno Kekäläinen

Leader | Business Development | M&A | COO | AI & Automation | Digital Transformation | Ex-CEO | Certified Board Member | CIO | International Growth | Executive Interim |

Helsinki Metropolitan Area

About

I turn strategy into results and help organizations scale, grow, and operate as one. For 20+ years, I've led transformations where complexity meets ambition: post-M&A integrations, operating model renewals, business development, and scaling operations across multiple entities and markets. I'm at my best when organizations need to execute faster, operate smarter, or grow systematically whether that's building scalable platforms, unifying fragmented operations, or turning strategy into Monday morning decisions. 💼 WHAT I DO • Scale operations – build operating models that support growth, M&A / Post merger, reduce complexity • Drive business development – identify growth opportunities, build partnerships, market expansion • Modernize platforms – implement M365, ITSM, automation, AI, data to deliver business value • Unite fragmented organizations – align people, processes across business units • Lead leaders (“manager of managers”) through transformation through clarity and momentum 🏆 WHAT I’VE ACHIEVED • Unified 5 companies into one operating model (580 people, €175M P&L) • Led transformations impacting 3,000+ employees across Nordics & Europe • Built automation/AI capabilities saving €15M annually • Improved employee experience (eNPS +50) and customer experience (NPS +40) • Delivered post-merger integrations, operating model renewals, and multi-country harmonizations 👥 WHY LEADERS AND EXPERTS LIKE TO WORK WITH ME • I bring structure to ambiguity and turn complexity into clarity • I balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution • I energize people and help leaders grow • I listen, involve and energize - not dictate • I align cross-functional teams and get people moving in the same direction • I lead with empathy, trust, and results 🎯 LOOKING FOR ROLES CEO/MD/COO/CDO/VP/ Director - level roles in organizations of all sizes - XaaS, industrial, services, or multi-entity organizations where growth, transformation, and operational excellence intersect. 🤝 OPEN TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES Let’s connect and explore where I can create impact. 📞 +358 40 838 4960 📧 [email protected]

Experience

  • Business Director at LPOnet DG
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Freelance at GLG
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    As a GLG Network Member, I bring over 20 years’ of experience in the OpCo and IT industry to help clients solve some of their toughest business challenges around turnarounds, digitalization, transformations and International growth. GLG is the world’s insight network. It connects decision makers to the right experts so they can act with the confidence that comes from true clarity and have what it takes to get ahead. Its network of experts is the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise.

  • Business Director- IT Services & IT Resourcing at Experis Finland
    Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 · 4 mos

    Business Director of Experis Finland. Leading IT services portfolio including staffing, recruitment, academy, project delivery and end-user services (Service Desk). Driving AI integration and digital transformation for enterprise clients across Nordic region.

  • Chief Executive Officer | Certified Board Member | HHJ at Sofor Oy
    Nov 2023 - Aug 2024 · 10 mos

    Led growth strategy for AI, Cloud and IT company. Transformed legacy systems into next-gen solutions by combining cutting-edge technology with deep customer process understanding. Focused on delivering measurable value through skilled teams and tangible results.

  • CEO at Telia Inmics-Nebula
    May 2019 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Led IT services company of 580 professionals through transformational growth. Grew international revenue from 0.5% to 10%, doubled employee engagement, and tripled customer satisfaction. Built "platform for growth" model leveraging, cloud, security data, automation, robotics and AI. Integrated multiple acquisitions into unified organization. Recognized as Finland's best end-user support provider two years in a row.