Nina Kopola is a seasoned leader and board member. Her leadership career encompasses a CEO position in a stocklisted company as well as several leadership positions in global international companies. She has history as well in private equity and privately owned companies.
She has strong experience from manufacturing and process industry as well as machine industry, managing a B2B2C approach with strong marketing orientation.
Recently she served as Director General of a large government entity, financing innovations and helping companies grow and internationalize.
She is a board professional having served on several large cap boards, as well as private companies, with experience from both audit and personnel committees.
Leader with recognized skills in engaging people from various cultural backgrounds. Capability of driving and motivating change and delivering turnaround results. Fluent in Finnish, Swedish, English and French, and speaking German.
Her academic education consists of a Technology licentiate as well as a French Diplôme d’études approfondies (DEA). She was also granted a Technology Doctorate of honor from her alma mater Åbo Akademi.
I have been truly inspired in my leadership work. Leadership is a fascinating profession because it is true people work. Without the engagement from the people you are leading, the task becomes very difficult. This can only be achieved through gaining the trust of those who you are leading. Therefore, my leadership style centers on motivating people to change and to develop, in order to arrive at the results needed.
My thinking is strategic and focused on the big picture, still with a strong emphasis on results. I am inspired by changing situations and thrive best in developing environments. As I have always worked in international surroundings I find pleasure in meeting people from various cultures.
I have spent several years of my career in France and therefore I have a special corner of my heart linked to that culture.
Languages
- Finnish
- Swedish
- English
- German
- French
Local Offices
- Helsinki - finland
Global Offices