Matti Takala

Overview

Matti Takala is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles' Helsinki office and a member of the global Industrial, Technology, and Private Equity practices. He advises clients both in Finland and internationally on their recruitment and leadership succession needs at the CEO, board, and senior leadership levels.

Experience

Matti has nearly 20 years of executive search experience in Europe and North America, advising a wide range of clients, from start-ups to large listed companies. He has worked across various sectors, with a particular focus on industrial goods, pulp and paper, energy, and technology.

Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Matti worked for 8 years at a global executive search firm, engaged in the industrial and board CEO advisory practices. Prior to that he worked with another executive search firm in several international roles, based in Helsinki and Calgary. Matti started his career at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs.

Education

University of Helsinki, MA in History

University of Helsinki, BA in Musicology

University of Poitiers, France

Philanthropy and Service

Matti serves on the board nomination committee of UNICEF Finland.