New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
Noora Tolvanen has a diverse background in international business, with a focus on consulting. She has partnered with clients in various industries, primarily large publicly listed companies, to strategize, develop, and transform their organisations. Business acumen and multidisciplinary experience give her a basis for understanding different businesses, industries, and commercial strategies.
Professional Focus
- More than five years’ experience in management consulting, project management, and research
- Highly skilled in research and data analysis, client support and relationship-building
- Broad business expertise including growth strategy, transformation, change management, international HR management, leadership effectiveness, organisational development, market entry and internationalization, and global talent acquisition
- Extensive international experience, both professional and academic
- Native Finnish, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Consultant at Verona Consulting, an international business consultancy; promoted from Senior Associate Consultant role
- Consultant and Senior Campaign Manager at Dunnhumby, a global customer data science firm
- Management Consultant at Capgemini Invent; part of the Customer Engagement team
- Project Manager at TBWA Helsinki, an international advertising agency; promoted from Project Coordinator and Data Analytics & Insights Trainee roles
- External Economic Affairs Intern at the Embassy of Finland, Washington D.C
- Foreign Commercial Service Intern at the Embassy of the United States, Helsinki
Sector Expertise
- Consumer & Retail
- Healthcare
- Technology
- IT Services
- Industrial
- Logistics
- Public Sector
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree (MSc) in economics and business administration (international business major) from Turku School of Economics
- Bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Turku School of Economics
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