Hanna Kivelä

Hanna Kivelä

Managing Director, Vice President @ Fujitsu | Board Leadership

Teknologiateollisuus - Technology Industries of Finland•Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme, Finland

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Experience12+ Years

Executive Overview

Accomplished international executive with over 20 years of experience in ICT, global tech, media, and telecom sectors across EMEA. Currently serving as Managing Director and Vice President at Fujitsu for Finland and Estonia, contributing to transformation into AI-driven technology business, growth and profitability. Previously served in Ireland, as Sector Lead of Google (EMEA) responsible for $3Bn in annual revenue, leading high-performance multi-cultural teams and by executing large-scale sales and marketing automation strategies for global enterprise clients in the Netherlands and Finland. Inclusive, results-driven leader: Expert in aligning teams with clear vision, OKRs, and rigorous execution. Adept at navigating Nordic, American, and Japanese business cultures. Has grown business, people and teams across various industries through her career.Experienced Board Professional & Advisor: Active in diverse sectors including media, textile industry, industry bodies (NGOs), banking, and EV infrastructure, focusing on AI and people driven transformation and growth.Recognized for expertise in business transformation, profitable growth, and board leadership, as well as a commitment to driving impactful organizational change. Actively engaged as a board member and advisor to organizations like Alma Media, Lindström Group, Teknologiateollisuus, EK and Huoltovarmuuskeskus, focusing on strategic governance, growth and industry development. A Certified Board Member (CBM) and recipient of the Power Woman in Tech 2023 honor, bringing leadership and insight to foster growth and innovation in diverse sectors.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2026–Present· 6 mos
    • Member of the Advisory Board, Member of the CouncilCurrent
      Apr 2026–Present
    • Vice chair of the Board of DirectorsCurrent
      2026–Present
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      2026–Present
  • Alma MediaCurrent
    Apr 2025–Present· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Board Member / Member of the Audit Committee Current
      Apr 2025–Present
  • Mar 2023–Present· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Chair, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Mar 2023–Present
  • LindströmCurrent
    Mar 2022–Present· 4 yrs 7 mos
    • Vice Chairman of the Board / Chair of Technology Advisory BoardCurrent
      Apr 2023–Present
    • Member, Board of Directors
      Mar 2022–Apr 2023
  • FujitsuCurrent
    2022–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Managing Director, Vice President, Finland and EstoniaCurrent
      2022–Present
  • 2025–May 2026· 1 yr 4 mos
    • Chairman of Digipooli
      2025–May 2026
  • Feb 2014–Dec 2021· 7 yrs 10 mos
    • Partner, Senior Advisor
      Mar 2018–Dec 2021
    • Member of Board, Partner
      Feb 2014–Mar 2018
  • 2014–Sep 2021· 7 yrs 8 mos
    • Sector Lead, Netherlands and Booking.com
      Aug 2017–Sep 2021
    • Industry Leader
      Oct 2016–Aug 2017
    • Director, Industry
      2014–Oct 2016

Education

244. MPK

Comprehensive national defence leadership

Maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu – Försvarshögskolan – Finnish National Defence University

MBA

Strategic business management

Henley Business School

M.Sc.

Industrial Management

Tampere University of Technology 1965-2018

ERASMUS exchange

International business management, Logistics

Eindhoven University of Technology

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Skills & Expertise

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Project ManagementOnline MarketingBusiness ResilienceCRMLeadershipB2BMarketing StrategyE-commerceNew Business DevelopmentDigital MarketingBoard LeadershipProfitable GrowthBusiness TransformationStrategyDirectorshipBusiness StrategyPreparednessNational SecurityBusiness DevelopmentDigital Media