Petri Suomalainen

COO at EuroPark Finland Oy

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

About

Operations / Parking / Automotive / IT professional with vast experience also on development, customer support, real estate and sales. COO at EuroPark Finland, with multiple teams under operations (IT, development, maintenance, real estate, parking services) main responsibilities are to maintain and develop systems, security, real estate, IT, daily operations, negotiations and collaboration with other group countries. Member of the management team. At EuroPark I have a proven track record of re-organizing operational models, IT/Security developed from ground up and created new business areas. With the OPS team we have been able to help to create new business, better revenue and customer value every year. Since 2023 we have been ISO 9001 and ISO 17001 certified. Previously working as LeasePlan Finland's IT-Manager, I have gained valuable experience on international projects and cooperation with Dutch parent company as with other LeasePlan countries. After I had gained experience, I was also nominated as the head of CAB (Change Advisory Board). I also successfully implemented corporation security policy and guidelines in Finland. During my career I have received recognition for example on 360 personnel survey for management, from that I received excellent score. Fields of expertise include car-industry, technical knowledge, consumer services, software industry, service operations, risk management, real estate maintenance and development, IT/software and tools development, legal issues, business development, project management, outsourcing, support functions, information security and infra knowledge. I lead by example and very hands-on attitude. Also, prefer to throw myself to new challenges so I can learn new skills.

Experience

  • Chief Operating Officer at EuroPark Finland Oy
    Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

  • Advisor at Third Space Auto
    Sep 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • CEO at Prowash Oy
    Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 · 6 mos

  • Director Operative at EuroPark Finland Oy
    Jan 2012 - Sep 2019 · 7 yrs 9 mos

    Head of operations department at EuroPark. Including IT, devices, infra, real-estate management, development, staff etc. Member of the Management Team.

  • Parental leave at Parental leave and part-time projects
    Oct 2010 - Jan 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Had parental leave for one year. Also managed small erp project on the side.