Michael Holm

Michael Holm has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Michael currently serves as the Global Sector Lead for Data Center at Telia, where they are responsible for sales and pipeline management, customer onboarding, and process development. Prior to this, they worked as a Solution Sales Lead at Telia, leading the global sales of Telia Helsinki Data Center capacity.

In addition to their roles at Telia, Michael has also held positions at Movial as a Board Member, MikExecute as a Consultant and Interim Executive, Suomen Kotihoitotekniikka Oy as the Director of Business Development, and FUELK Oy as the CEO. Michael has significant experience in sales, business development, and executive leadership.

Furthermore, Michael has served as a Director at Sovelto Oyj, where they led the transformation of the learning business into digital-first and learning-as-a-service models. Michael also managed business units, sales, and target group product development.

Prior to this, Michael worked at BLC Wireless Oy as a Business Development Director, responsible for sales to enterprise, government, and public sector customers. Michael also managed sales teams and key accounts, as well as partnership with major companies like Nokia.

Michael began their career as a Senior Lieutenant at the Finnish Defence Forces and later worked at Sofor Oy as the Director of Partner Management. Michael was responsible for developing sales channels through partners and coordinating pre-sales activities.

Additionally, Michael has previous experience as a Technical Account Manager at IBM. Michael has a strong background in sales, leadership, and business development across different industries.

Michael Holm's education history includes the following:

- From 1992 to 1997, they attended Arcada University of Applied Sciences and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Telecom, and Telecom Networks.

- In 2014, they completed a Situational Leadership II course at Sovelto Oyj, focusing on Organizational Leadership.

- In 2000, they participated in a personal development program called "Seven habits for highly effective people" at Lotus University.

- In 1999, they took a Sales course on Solution Selling 2 at Lotus University.

- In 1998, they completed a Sales course on Solution Selling 1 at Lotus University.

- In 2007, they participated in a Growth with international business program at TEKES.

Additionally, Michael Holm has obtained several certifications, including Learn LinkedIn Sales Navigator from LinkedIn in 2021, Data Centre Foundation Course from EPI - Enterprise Products Integration Pte Ltd in 2020, EXIN EPI® Data Centre Foundation from EXIN in 2020, and various other certifications related to Python, RPA, marketing, accounting, finance, and leadership obtained between 2017 and 2018.