Carita Lahti

Professional Focus

• More than 25 years’ experience in Finnish and international board and C-level executive search, as well as board and leadership team assessment and development
• Expertise in recruiting board directors and C-level executives including e.g. CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, CTO, CSO, CDO
• Client portfolio includes work with both established corporations and fast-scaling technology-driven organizations, including software, industrial tech, and digital services businesses
• She has deep experience supporting clients through transformation, data-driven business model renewal, and leadership challenges arising from innovation and growth.

Business Expertise

• Principal at a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm
• Senior Consultant at a Finnish boutique management consultancy, where she focused on strategy implementation, leadership models, and performance management
• Researcher and Lecturer at the Helsinki University of Technology, leading projects on performance and change management within the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
• Strong background in driving business-critical transformational change projects.

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

• Technology
• Industrial
• Private Equity & Venture Capital

Global Cross-Sector Practices

• CEO & Board Services

Additional Expertise

• Consumer & Retail
• Financial Services
• Professional Services

Education & Certifications

• M.Scs., Helsinki University
• Lic. Sc. (Tech) degree, Helsinki University of Technology
• Board Member Certification, Finland Chamber of Commerce