Pekka Laaksonen

Pekka Laaksonen is an experienced Account Manager at Ilmarinen, specializing in business-driven personnel well-being management since August 2020. Previously, Pekka served as Channel Director for HappyOrNot Ltd. covering the Nordics, Middle East, and Africa, where significant business growth was achieved, including the generation of several hundred thousand euros in new business in 2019. Pekka’s roles also encompassed Regional Sales Director for Africa, leading the development of a reseller network and securing sizeable projects, and Sales Manager in Finland, noted for exceeding sales quotas. Pekka began the professional journey as a Sales Representative while completing a master's thesis that highlighted the need for account management. Prior experience includes being a Claims Advisor at LähiTapiola, recognized for exceptional customer feedback. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Tampere University of Technology, complemented by ongoing studies in Lean Six Sigma.