Mailiina Turanlahti is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic development across various sectors. Currently serving as the Director and Head of Region for Scandinavia at Business Finland, Turanlahti oversees a unit that identifies and fosters business opportunities for Finnish companies in the Nordics. Previously, Turanlahti held multiple senior roles at Business Finland, including Senior Director of Business Ecosystems and Head of Region North America, where significant growth and innovation partnerships were achieved. Additionally, experience at Microsoft and Nokia in program management and strategy roles further highlights Turanlahti's expertise in driving effective business outcomes and enhancing customer experience. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan and an International Baccalaureate from Ecole Active Bilingue Jeannine Manuel.