Creating social impact and positive change ​

Empowering businesses for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Growth

Welcome to Takko Advisory, where we empower companies to embrace social responsibility to meet the increased expectations from e.g. customers, consumers, employees, and regulators. Addressing these demands does not only mitigate risks but leverages opportunities for growth ensuring businesses remain relevant and successful in the long-run.

We provide comprehensive services to help meet these expectations.

It’s not just about doing the right thing, it’s about 

  • Sustainable Growth
  • Positive Social Impact
  • Empowered Workforce
  • Ethical Business Practises

Why work with Takko Advisory

Here just a few reasons:

 We help you achieve sustainable business growth through improved corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Our approach enhances your brand reputation.

By prioritizing social responsibility and employee wellbeing you gain a strategic advantage.

We want your business to meet increasing regulatory requirements.

Tarja Takko creating positive impact

1. Deep knowledge and
experience as CHRO

2. Dedication in addressing challenges and developing excellence.

3. Passion for successful change

4. We think business first

Our Values that Drive Impact

Care

Putting people 1st to have a positive impact on each other, on the business and on the planet.

Innovative

Passionate about finding new perspectives, opportunities and promoting continual learning.

Teamwork

Fostering collaboration and creating psychological safety for all.

Solution focused

Identifying the problems and bottlenecks then seeing beyond them to drive cohesive positive change.

More about Tarja, Founder & CEO

Tarja has 25+ years of versatile experience in different leadership roles. She has worked as a development professional, change leadership professional, Talent and Organization leader as well as CHRO driving people focused change and transformation, recently as Executive Vice President, People and Culture. She has very strong values and she is a people and purpose professional. She wants to develop future-proof organizations, drive better equity and wellbeing in the workplace and larger in the world. She puts people first in everything she does.

She was born in Helsinki where she lives today. She has also lived in Hong Kong and in London gaining firsthand knowledge and experience on different cultures.

Tarja Takko leadership professional

Strong advocate for equality and diversity ​

She is a strong advocate for equality and as a Leader she has always promoted inclusion and diversity. This is seen for example in the way she has driven the DEI strategy and agenda in her previous organizational role.

Tarja has two daughters and in her free time she enjoys long hikes in nature, yoga and horseback riding. She also loves to cook and explore new vegetarian restaurants.

Tarja is currently studying solution focused therapy which is giving excellent tools to use both in business context and with individuals.

She is committed in doing good also through active pro bono work e.g. currently working as a Mentor in the active program of Suomen Mentorit (Finnish Mentors) as well as volunteering in Red Cross. She is also ACI Alumni which is a very exciting and impactful role for the benefit of the children worldwide.

Her Education​

Master of Science in Economics

Business strategy as major

Master of Science in Social Science

Sociology as major

Business Coach, ACC

Board skills in Henley Business school

Degree in Information Services

Solution focused Therapist studies ongoing

Why Choose Takko Advisory

“Tarja is a skilled people leader and coach!
Her contribution to the unique and powerful worldwide corporate culture at Ahlstrom was crucial.”
Hans Sohlström, CEO. Finland

Deep knowledge and experience as CHRO

We have the deep knowledge and experience of CHRO role in developing and driving successfully social responsibility, high performance culture and organization transformation in different environments; experience from private equity as well as large and small cap stock listed global companies. We know how to build a community and a winning company culture that drives engagement and better results.

Dedication in addressing challenges and developing excellence

We have the agility and ambition to always look for ways to aim for excellence and think outside of the box. Focus is on solutions that are customer driven and we also use analytics and data to drive and deliver meaningful results.

Passion for successful change

Through our experience we have learned that everything is about people. We know what it takes to connect the dots and get everyone on board. In transformation the core priority is empowering and supporting employees throughout the process. The importance on leadership, communication and employee engagement cannot be undermined.

We think business first

In Takko Advisory we have a growth mindset, and the experience to put focus where it most matters. We understand the big picture and easily work across the business to create fit for purpose solutions to drive strategy and culture. We partner with CEO and executive team, as well as Board of Directors acting as a trusted advisor.

Why was Takko Advisory founded?

Founded on the values of putting people first and doing what’s right, we are driven by a genuine desire to create lasting positive change. With extensive operational leadership experience in global organizations such as Nokia and Ahlstrom, our founder Tarja combines knowledge, passion, and expertise to drive successful transformations.

“I want to continue creating a positive impact on the world by focusing on equity and wellbeing of all people. My commitment lies in being a Change Maker, building bridges towards greater impact. Driving meaningful change that benefits both people and society through business.”