Riikka Ilmonen

Riikka Ilmonen is an accomplished professional with a strong background in operations, strategy, and communications within various organizations. Currently serving as Chief of Staff & Customers at The Upright Project since November 2023, Riikka excels in customer success operations and account management. Previous experience includes a role as Chief of Staff at Meru Health, supporting the CEO in a Silicon Valley startup, and as a Visiting Associate at Boston Consulting Group, contributing to a major transformation project. Riikka's diverse skill set includes project management, internal development, and communications, with earlier positions at Business Finland, Startuplifers, Demos Helsinki, and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki.