Finnish office-pod maker Framery Group [HLSE: FRAMERY] opened 6 percent above its IPO price as trading in its shares began on the Main Market of Nasdaq Helsinki, bringing a rare dose of activity to Finland’s quiet IPO market. Read more »

Dovre Group, the Finnish project management and renewable-energy company, has spent 2025 rebuilding both its board and its management team after a difficult financial year. Read more »

Summa Defence has reshaped its management team during a formative year for the young defence-technology group. Two senior executives—COO Tommi Malinen and CCO Tommi Manninen—resigned this week, according to the company’s press release. As a result, interim CEO Timo Huttunen will also assume COO duties, while communications responsibilities shift under the CFO. Read more »

WithSecure (formerly F-Secure for Business) is accelerating its shift away from public-market routines with a refreshed board, following a tender offer by Diana BidCo that paves the way for a delisting.  Read more »

In Helsinki this November, the startup world once again convened under the LED glow of Messukeskus. Slush, the Helsinki-based annual startup event often described as the largest founder-focused gathering in the world, brought together over 13,000 attendees, including investors with more than USD4 trillion in assets under management. Yet amid the buzz of pitch decks and caffeine, its CEO, 26-year-old Aino Bergius, moved with studied calm. Read more »

The article explores how cognitive fitness — the balance between high performance and intentional recovery — is essential for sustainable leadership. CEO Salli Hara shares her journey of learning to slow down, emphasizing that rest, boredom, and self-awareness enhance creativity and long-term success. Performance coach Heikki Huovinen reinforces that true productivity comes not from constant busyness but from mastering the art of recovery. Read more »

In a shifting workplace culture, understanding emotions is no longer soft – it’s strategic. In an era of accelerating change, driven by digitalization, geopolitical upheaval, and economic pressure,  the emotional climate in the boardroom increasingly matters.  Read more »

Niko Pakalén, a partner at Cevian Capital, compares the Finnish and Swedish economies and leadership cultures, calling for bolder moves and structural changes. Read more »

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Titanium Oyj has appointed Katarina Rosenström, its head of legal and compliance, as interim CEO following the mutual departure of Walter Ahlström, who left last week to join DNB Carnegie Investment Bank’s Finland branch. The board has begun the recruitment process for a permanent successor. Read more »

The Finnish headhunting market contracted by 18% to €80.9 million in 2024 from the year before, with notable shifts in structure, competition, and performance, according to the findings of a survey conducted by Listeds in partnership with recruitment media Duunitori. Read more »

Finland’s executive search market shrank by 18 percent in 2024, falling to €80.9 million according to the findings of the Listeds and Duunitori survey. The contraction has forced a reset across the sector, accelerating the adoption of AI, raising expectations for transparency and scientific assessment, and widening the gap between high-quality operators and companies relying on lighter processes. Read more »

Nokia has unveiled a sweeping new strategy aimed at positioning the Finnish telecom equipment provider to lead the AI-driven transformation of global networks. Announced at its Capital Markets Day 2025, the plan includes a streamlined operating model, fresh long-term financial targets, new strategic KPIs, and changes to its leadership team. Read more »

A study commissioned by Gofore reveals that Finnish industry leaders see excessive risk avoidance and dividend-focused strategies as major threats to Finland’s competitiveness. More than half of respondents believe that “when companies distribute a significant portion of their profits as dividends, there is not enough money left for product development, digitalisation, and growth.” Read more »