Perttu Partanen

Experienced leader with ten years of success as CEO of a limited company. Accountable for business operations, people leadership, sales and marketing—with a strong focus on building a positive culture and driving continuous improvement. Strengths include excellent leadership and communication skills and the ability to create a productive, results-oriented work environment.

Motivated by demanding management roles where I can develop both people and the business. Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration).

Chief Operating Officer (Interim) at Titec Oy (Present)

• Responsible for developing business processes, leading people and role design, managing stakeholder collaboration, and delivering projects (e.g., CRM discovery and implementation).
• Support for sales and marketing execution.

Chief Executive Officer at Kalakukkoleipomo Hanna Partanen Oy (2013-10 – 2023-03)

• Created and executed the company strategy. Developed long-term plans aligned with growth targets and ensured organization-wide commitment to strategic goals.
• Focused on identifying and capturing new business opportunities. For example, I led the launch of a new B2B product that improved customer experience and increased sales by 20% in the first year.
• Led 30–40 employees year-round, including a Service Manager and a Production Manager. Designed and implemented the people strategy, built a positive work climate and improved engagement. Introduced a people development program that significantly improved employee satisfaction and productivity. Strengthened recruitment processes to attract experienced talent.
• Invested strongly in well-being and workplace climate, believing that a healthy organization is key to business success.
• Owned B2B marketing and sales strategy and execution. Implemented new sales practices that increased customer acquisition by 50% after taking over as CEO. Expanded marketing channels and used data analytics for more precise customer segmentation.
• Managed company networks and stakeholder relationships. Built long-term partnerships with strategic partners and customers that supported growth and international expansion, unlocking new opportunities and partnerships.
• In my first year as CEO, improved employee well-being and increased both revenue and profit by approximately 20% through strategic initiatives and strong team execution.

Service Manager (part-time) at Kalakukkoleipomo Hanna Partanen Oy (2012-05 – 2013-09)

Part-time alongside studies, providing practical experience in business operations and customer service development.

• Accountable for resource planning including workforce allocation and shift scheduling to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Handled procurement in close collaboration with suppliers (contract negotiations, delivery schedules, quality control).
• Acted as Deputy CEO for daily operations, budget follow-up and preparation of strategic decisions.

Substitute Class Teacher at City of Kuopio (2004-01 – 2007-12)

Part-time substitute teaching in primary schools in the Kuopio region alongside studies.

Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration – University of Eastern Finland (2014)

Matriculation Examination – Kuopion Lyseo Upper Secondary School (2003)