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