Heini Malm
Senior Advisor, Business Development at BusinessOulu, Economic development, City of Oulu- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Swedish Limited working proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Finnish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Aino-Mari Kiianmies
Heini is a business professional who puts a strong effort in helping companies with their needs and challenges. Heini´s customer service orientation, business knowledge and wide networks make her an ideal contact to any company. I feel really pleased to cooperate with Heini.
Jari P. Ängeslevä
I strongly recommend our regional partner Heini Malm for new challenges. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her for several years during my stint at IIF. I have had the opportunity to observe Heini’s professional skills as well as interpersonal style. She is consistently pleasant, and takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressure, Heini always delivers. Her superior organizational skills make her the consummate multi-tasker in inward investment field.
Aino-Mari Kiianmies
Heini is a business professional who puts a strong effort in helping companies with their needs and challenges. Heini´s customer service orientation, business knowledge and wide networks make her an ideal contact to any company. I feel really pleased to cooperate with Heini.
Jari P. Ängeslevä
I strongly recommend our regional partner Heini Malm for new challenges. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her for several years during my stint at IIF. I have had the opportunity to observe Heini’s professional skills as well as interpersonal style. She is consistently pleasant, and takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressure, Heini always delivers. Her superior organizational skills make her the consummate multi-tasker in inward investment field.
Aino-Mari Kiianmies
Heini is a business professional who puts a strong effort in helping companies with their needs and challenges. Heini´s customer service orientation, business knowledge and wide networks make her an ideal contact to any company. I feel really pleased to cooperate with Heini.
Jari P. Ängeslevä
I strongly recommend our regional partner Heini Malm for new challenges. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her for several years during my stint at IIF. I have had the opportunity to observe Heini’s professional skills as well as interpersonal style. She is consistently pleasant, and takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressure, Heini always delivers. Her superior organizational skills make her the consummate multi-tasker in inward investment field.
Aino-Mari Kiianmies
Heini is a business professional who puts a strong effort in helping companies with their needs and challenges. Heini´s customer service orientation, business knowledge and wide networks make her an ideal contact to any company. I feel really pleased to cooperate with Heini.
Jari P. Ängeslevä
I strongly recommend our regional partner Heini Malm for new challenges. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her for several years during my stint at IIF. I have had the opportunity to observe Heini’s professional skills as well as interpersonal style. She is consistently pleasant, and takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressure, Heini always delivers. Her superior organizational skills make her the consummate multi-tasker in inward investment field.
Credentials
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Global Leader - Graduate Diploma in Management
Aalto University Executive Education LtdDec, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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BusinessOulu
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Finland
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Advisor, Business Development
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Jun 2008 - Present
Oulu Automotive Cluster. Spain Export Market. Economic development. Business & innovation ecosystems. Business development services to Oulu region companies. SME mentoring. Business modelling. Example Projects -Oulu Automotive Cluster -Export Activities Spain -inDemand - innovate co-creation in eHealth. EU funded project, 2017-2020 -EU2020 Startups Project -Oulu Goes Slush 2017 and 2016 -Invest in Oulu Service and cases for companies willing to relocate or invest in Oulu. I have helped companies to identify and explore business opportunities in Oulu, Finland, free of charge and in full confidentiality. When evaluating investment opportunities in Finland, Invest in Oulu provides you access to networks, funding, and human resources. Also help in identifying potential M&A targets as well as research, development and innovation resources. -To maximize the positive effects that are coming to Northern Finland from Major Projects and support the attractiveness of the region as an investment location. Show less
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inDemand Health
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Spain
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Work package leader, inDemand EU Horizon 2020 project
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
Creation of a new innovation model for demand-driven co-creation in ecosystemic context. To enhance digital transformation, the inDemand model was created in European open innovation ecosystems: Oulu, Murcia and Paris. As Work Package Leader, I have been responsible for the management of collaboration between healthcare organisations and SMEs as well as business support delivery. I also took part in the validation of the inDemand model with academic research activities. Creation of a new innovation model for demand-driven co-creation in ecosystemic context. To enhance digital transformation, the inDemand model was created in European open innovation ecosystems: Oulu, Murcia and Paris. As Work Package Leader, I have been responsible for the management of collaboration between healthcare organisations and SMEs as well as business support delivery. I also took part in the validation of the inDemand model with academic research activities.
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Polar Electro Oy
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Finland
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Project Management, Content & Localization Management
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Apr 2002 - May 2008
Managing Polar content material projects linked to heart rate monitor research and development. Budgeting and other resourcing responsibilities. Interactive collaboration with Polar Product Segment Managers for successful new product launches and product updates. Continuous interaction with sourcing, logistics departments, R&D and product managers and product material validators. Achievements: Development of new work practices, Successful launches of M-series updates, A-series updates, International Guarantee Card, web site launches, etc. Show less
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Telia
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Sweden
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales & Marketing Assistant to GRX Services
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Jun 2000 - Mar 2002
Sales proposals, sales status upkeep, web-related marketing activities, the arrangement of exhibitions, and other administrative work. Achievements: Part of successful b-to-b sales to international roaming operators. Before this position, I also worked as Executive Assistant to the CEO of a subsidiary company. Sales proposals, sales status upkeep, web-related marketing activities, the arrangement of exhibitions, and other administrative work. Achievements: Part of successful b-to-b sales to international roaming operators. Before this position, I also worked as Executive Assistant to the CEO of a subsidiary company.
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Marriott International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Desk Supervisor Trainee
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Aug 1998 - Jul 1999
Insightful and meaningful industrial work experience to become familiar with a fast-moving American work and service culture. This work was part of my BA (Hons) International Hotel Management-degree in Wales, UK. Insightful and meaningful industrial work experience to become familiar with a fast-moving American work and service culture. This work was part of my BA (Hons) International Hotel Management-degree in Wales, UK.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Aalto University Executive Education Ltd
Global Leader-Graduate Program for Experienced Managers, International Studies -
2014 - 2015
The Board Partners and the local Chamber of Commerce
Approved Member of the Board - HHJ Training. Hyväksytty hallituksen jäsen, Organizational Leadership -
2005 - 2008
University of Oulu
M.Sc. (econ.), Marketing, Internationalization -
1996 - 2000
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), International Hotel Management -
1992 - 1996
Kastelli Upper Secondary School (Lukio)
A Levels -
1991 - 1992
Box Elder High School
Exchange Student Year in the U.S.
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