

17.9.2025 | Hybrid Event: Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Helsinki
GOING LIVE 9AM (CET) 10AM (EEST)
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CFO'S LARGEST GATHERING OF THE YEAR
Welcome to Chief of Finance 2025: Leading the Future of Finance
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Join us at Chief of Finance 2025, where finance leaders converge to shape the future of the industry through sustainability, technological innovation, and robust risk management strategies. This premier event is designed for senior finance executives who are eager to lead their organizations towards a prosperous, sustainable future.
Why Attend?
• Insightful Leadership: Dive into sessions led by some of the finance industry's boldest and brightest talents. Gain actionable insights that will empower your leadership and strategic decisions.
• Emerging Trends & Technologies: Stay ahead of the curve with explorations into the latest trends and technological advancements transforming finance today. Equip yourself with the knowledge to lead technological strategy within your organization.
• Unparalleled Networking: Connect with hundreds of senior finance executives from a wide range of industries. Grow your network, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships that matter.
Chief of Finance 2025 is more than just an event—it’s a pivotal platform for finance leaders seeking to harness the power of sustainable finance leadership, navigate through intricate risk landscapes, and drive technological innovation.
Join us to shape the trajectory of your organization and lead the change in the global finance landscape.
Secure your place now and be part of the future of finance!
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MODERATOR 2025
PETER NYMAN
Peter Nyman is a well-known, charismatic and experienced TV-anchor and business event moderator. He is a journalist, news-anchor and media professional that coaches on three languages. Peter has run communication trainings for business directors- and experts for years, but speaks about communication skills also to bigger audiences.

EXPERIENCE VISIONARY SPEAKERS ON STAGE IN 2025

katja keitaanniemi
CEO | OP Corporate Bank
Katja Keitaanniemi is the CEO of OP Corporate Bank, part of OP Financial Group that is the largest provider of corporate financing in Finland. Keitaanniemi holds a Licentiate of Science (Technology) from Helsinki University of Technology (Aalto University) and is a Harvard Business School alumna. Since 2018, Keitaanniemi is acting as the current CEO of OP Corporate Bank, which operates in four countries and was named the best corporate bank in Finland in 2024. She currently serves on the boards of A. Ahlström Corporation, Pohjola Insurance, and the China Office of Finnish Industries. Katja has been on the list of Finland’s most powerful female executives by the business weekly Talouselämä in 2020 -2024.

PIIA-NOORA KAUPPI
Former MD of Finance Finland & Former MEP, Partner | Odgers Berndtson’s Helsinki office
Piia-Noora Kauppi is a Partner at Odgers Berndtson’s Helsinki office. Previously, she served as Managing Director of Finance Finland from 2008 to 2022 and was a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2008.
Piia-Noora is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader 2005 - 2010 and alumni. She is also an active board member, currently serving on the boards of Gofore and UPM-Kymmene.
In her pro bono work, she chairs the SOS Children's Village Foundation and sits on the board of the Finnish Olympic Committee Sports Support Foundation. Since 2019, she has also been a member of the Trilateral Commission. Piia-Noora holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Helsinki and has furthered her education through executive programs at Harvard and Yale.

emilia kullas
Director | Eva
Emilia Kullas is a director of Eva, Finnish Business and Policy Forum. Eva is a leading market liberal think tank in Finland, founded in 1974. Prior to Eva, Kullas was the editor-in-chief of Talouselämä, Finnish business weekly magazine. Kullas has close to 20 years of experience in business journalism. She has also written three books about investing.

heikki pursiainen
Economist, Chief Research Officer | City of Helsinki
Heikki Pursiainen, PhD, is an economist with a diverse background spanning research, the think tank sector, entrepreneurship, media, consulting, and public administration. He is a passionate writer of books, articles, and the occasional sharp tweet. Heikki brings a perspective grounded in economic reasoning and a belief in free markets and open, democratic societies. He currently serves as Chief Research Officer for the City of Helsinki.
Photo by Mikko Mäntyniemi

JUKKA KAINULAINEN
CFO | Kempower
Jukka Kainulainen is the CFO at Kempower, one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, ranked 8th, with a mission to provide fast electronic vehicle charging solutions to everyone everywhere. With nearly two decades of financial leadership experience, he has built a distinguished career across both Nordic and international markets. Before Kempower, Jukka held senior finance roles at several prominent companies, including Tieto, Capgemini, Affecto—later acquired by CGI—and Biohit Oyj, where he served as CFO. At Kempower, Jukka has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth. He has led the financial strategy through two IPOs, overseen a tenfold increase in both revenue and headcount, and played a pivotal role in Kempower’s strategic expansion into the North American market. Under his financial stewardship, the company has scaled its operations globally while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation.

lea välilä
Senior Managing Consultant | Midagon
Lea Välilä is a Senior Managing Consultant at Midagon, where she helps redefine the consulting business by guiding clients through complex ERP-enabled transformations in finance and cross-functional integration. Prior to joining Midagon, she worked in Finnish multinational corporations such as Nokia and Valmet, as well as in large national organisations like Posti and OP Group. With a background in operational finance and management accounting, Lea specialises in translating strategic goals into resilient financial processes and solutions, particularly where finance intersects with supply chain operations.
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