Riku Roos

•Versatile ability to successfully execute mission against targets, be it:

•Large and complex project management

•Enterprise level software R&D

•Sales management

•Enterprise organisation and operations design and implementation including outsourcing and off-shoring

•Business transformation to digital cloud business architecture

•M&A activities and running related integration projects

•Implementation new applications with Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation and Data Analysis tools (completed Microsoft Azure Academy in 2018)

• Versatile management skills in multiple industries, different cultures and diverse types of teams (both Blue-Chip and start-up companies)

• Understanding the big picture with ability to create efficient action plans and implementation activities

• Experience regarding procurement processes and tools: marketplace, catalogues, analytics, supply-chain financing services

• Target oriented business drive

• Understanding current disruptive technologies combined with business acumenAbility to communicate efficiently, including on C-level

• 25+ years of international experience successfully managing all functions within an IT company (up to +500 persons),

• Top management position, of a NASDAQ listed company Basware: Marketing, Sales, R&D, Delivery, Production and Support

• In depth knowledge and experience of Finance function: ERP, Purchase-to-Pay, Sourcing

• Facilitation of several management teams in a global context

• Running several projects including Purchase-to-Pay services, Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence, e.g., member of global procurement improvement project of a Finnish paper company

• Managing complex international internet and mobile banking projects, both in Finland and Asia (projects lasting up to 5 years)

• P&L responsibility of various business functions (revenue up to +40m€ p.a.) as well as regional areas (US, Asia)

• Master of Science (Engineering), HVAC, Helsinki Technical University, Finland (1986)

• Numerous courses on management and IT industry