References and testimonials

Driving Change and Transformation

Dedication to a Diverse Workplace

Tarja’s commitment to fostering DEI within our company has been remarkable. Tarja demonstrated an solid dedication to creating a more inclusive workplace environment. She recognized the importance of representation and belonging across various dimensions of diversity, and she took proactive steps to address these critical issues.

 

By establishing resource groups tailored to different diversity dimensions, Tarja created spaces for employees to connect, share experiences, and advocate for meaningful change. She didn’t stop at merely setting up resource groups; she also led initiatives aimed at achieving tangible outcomes.

 

Through her leadership, our company set ambitious DEI goals, challenging us to push beyond the status quo and strive for meaningful progress. Tarja’s strategic approach and forward-thinking mindset have been instrumental in driving these initiatives forward. She has a ability for bringing people together, fostering dialogue, and empowering others to contribute to the DEI agenda. Her openness to diverse perspectives and willingness to listen make her a true champion of inclusion, inspiring others to join the cause and become advocates for change themselves.

Successful Post-Merger Change

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Tarja for many years when Nokia Siemens Networks was established. Tarja was key in the post-merger change by designing and developing the global approach for guiding all leaders and line managers in NSN’s mode of operation, leadership framework and the guiding principles for how to lead the change, coined as ‘Creating a Winner’.

The executed change approach involved more than 16,000 people. In addition, she led the training of more than 450 change agents across the globe resulting in a solid grounding of the operating model, high engagement scores of employees and external analysts meriting the integration as a success. 

Niklas Nordling, Leadership Advisor & Consultant. Finland

Auditing HR and Communications

Tarja conducted a thorough audit of our HR and communications function, providing us with a comprehensive assessment that included both quantitative and qualitative analysis across all key HR responsibilities globally. Her insights have been invaluable in helping us understand where to prioritize improvements, ensuring HR can drive the company’s growth effectively.

Tarja approached the audit with professionalism and positivity, and I highly recommend her expertise. Her deep experience, strong business acumen, and client-centered focus has made a tangible impact on our people, culture and communication development . The priorities and immediate actions she identified are now guiding our development efforts, with her continued support as a trusted advisor.”

Tommi Björnman, CEO Suominen