Insights

After a subdued end to 2025, January 2026 saw a clear rebound in realized leadership changes among listed companies in Finland. Based on Listeds data, companies recorded 73 board and management moves that took effect during the month, more than double the 35 changes realized in December. Read more »

Finnish listed companies significantly eased the pace of board and executive renewal in December. According to Listeds data, companies recorded 35 board and management changes, down sharply from 62 in November. The drop points to a seasonal slowdown but also suggests a more deliberate approach to leadership changes as companies enter 2026. Read more »

Leadership movements accelerated with more exits across Finnish listed companies in November from a month ago, with the most significant activity coming from Dovre Group, Titanium Oyj, WithSecure Oyj, Harvia Group, and Summa Defence, according to Listeds data. Read more »

In management books, layoffs are described as an unfortunate but sometimes necessary instrument for safeguarding a company’s future. At Listeds, we started looking into this topic because many leaders told us they felt left out of the conversation: media stories tend to focus on those who lose their jobs (as the stories should), but rarely on the moral and emotional strain on the person delivering the news.  Read more »

The Finnish headhunting market contracted by 18% to €81 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 »