Mikko Ruokoniemi

Mikko Ruokoniemi has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Mikko started their career as a Trainee at OP Bank Group in 2004 before moving on to Salon Seudun Osuuspankki, where they served as a Financial Director, leading a team responsible for providing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises. Mikko then joined Pohjola as an Assistant Vice President, leading the Cash Management sales team and providing services to major institutional and corporate clients.

In 2011, Mikko became the Vice President and Head of Cash Management at Pohjola Bank Plc, where they led a team responsible for cash management sales and product development. Mikko later transitioned to OP Financial Group, where they served as Vice President of Human Resource Development for a brief period. In this role, they led a team responsible for talent and competency development, employee training, and change and performance management.

Mikko's career then took a shift towards the HR field when they became a Senior Specialist in Competency Management at OP Financial Group. Mikko was responsible for defining skill and competence requirements for board members, as well as planning and executing their competence development activities. Mikko later moved into a Senior Manager role in HR, and eventually became the SVP People & Culture, Retail Banking business, where they remain responsible for leading the HR functions in supporting the business goals of OP Financial Group's Retail Banking division.

In addition to their roles in the financial and HR sectors, Mikko has also served as a Board Member for Talgraf Oy and Tribedo Oy, contributing their expertise to the respective companies.

Overall, Mikko Ruokoniemi's work experience demonstrates their expertise in HR leadership, cash management, sales, and client relationship management in the financial industry.

Mikko Ruokoniemi obtained a Master of Law (LLM) degree in Corporate and Contract Law from the University of Lapland between 1998 and 2004. Mikko also spent one year as an exchange student at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law in 2001-2002. Prior to that, they attended Kuopion Klassillinen lukio from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, there is mention of Mikko's education at Voionmaan yläaste, but specific dates and degree information are not provided.