Timo Turunen

Timo Turunen is an experienced professional in social services and health care, currently serving as Palvelulinjajohtaja at Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue since January 2023. Prior to this role, Timo held the position of CEO and kuntayhtymän johtaja at Perusturvakuntayhtymä Karviainen from January 2020 to January 2023. Timo has extensive experience in various managerial positions within the City of Riihimäki, including Director of Social and Health Services and Manager of Psychosocial Services, from October 2015 to January 2020. Timo began a career in social services with roles at Sosiaalitaito, City of Helsinki, Hyvinkää, and City of Jyväskylä. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Social Sciences with a focus on Health and Human Services Informatics from the University of Kuopio and a Bachelor's degree in Social Service from Jyväskylä Polytechnic.