Valtteri Länsimies approaches executive search from a broad perspective built on extensive experience in human capital strategy and organizational development. Over the course of 15 years as a global management consultant, he has partnered with numerous clients to develop and implement strategic talent and leadership programmes, manage complex change, and future-proof leadership teams.
Professional Focus
- 15 years’ experience in executive search, HR management, talent and leadership consulting
- Comprehensive background in human capital management including talent strategy, acquisition, development and management; global leadership assessment and development, performance management, succession planning, culture and engagement, and change management
- In-depth leadership expertise including shaping the role of leadership, developing capability frameworks, and designing development programs
- Broad business expertise, particularly organizational development and transformation, business development, operations management, M&A integration, and P&L management
- Native Finnish, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Country Manager for Finland in a U.S.-based global talent management firm; parallel role as Regional Consulting Director, Northern Europe
- Advisory Senior Manager at a Big4 advisory firm; focused on human capital and HR consulting, leadership and talent strategy, workforce transformation, organization transformation and design, change management and leadership
- Director, Organizational Development & Learning, Northern Europe at a global IT and business consulting firm; responsible for 6 business units in 8 countries across the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland
- Head of Talent Management at a Big4 advisory firm; served as Talent Acquisition Team Leader and held HR Business Partner roles in Tax & Legal Services and Clients & Markets
- Consultant at a global human capital consulting firm, later acquired by another of the world’s top global executive search firms; led talent management practice for the Nordic region
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
- Technology
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Professional Services
- Global Leadership Consulting
Additional Expertise
- Software & SaaS
- IT Services and Consulting
- Media & Telecoms
- Industrial
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree (MSc) in business and economics from University of Jyväskylä
- Bachelor’s degree in English from University of Jyväskylä
- British Psychological Society (BPS) Level A & B in psychometrics
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