Sameli Mäenpää

Sameli Mäenpää is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the banking and consulting sectors. Currently serving as a Member of the Board for Puna-Mustat ry and Partner & CEO of Black Belt Consulting, Sameli has a notable background as SVP and Group Chief Data Officer at OP Financial Group, overseeing a team of over 1300 and managing a budget exceeding 160 million euros. Previous positions include Founding Partner of Oima, Chairman of the Board at Nordea, and various roles at Maepro Oy and Tieto, demonstrating a strong track record in digital transformation, data management, and innovative platform development. Sameli holds an MBA in Applied Finance and Accounting from Aalto University and a Master of Science in Technology from the University of Oulu.