Krista Takkala
About Krista Takkala
Krista Takkala is a Senior Bid Delivery Manager at Strategic Proposals Limited, with extensive experience in managing high-value proposals across various industries.
Current Position at Strategic Proposals Limited
Krista Takkala is currently a Senior Consultant and Head of Alumni at Strategic Proposals Limited. She has held this position since 2019 and works out of London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Her role likely involves providing high-level strategic advice on bid management, as well as engaging with the company's alumni network to foster ongoing relationships and opportunities.
Previous Roles in Bid Management
Krista Takkala has extensive experience in bid management, having previously worked at Herbert Smith Freehills, Arup Energy, and Aurecon. She held the role of Bid Manager at Herbert Smith Freehills for 5 months in 2019 and the position of Senior Bid Manager at Arup Energy for 11 months from 2018 to 2019 in Houston, Texas. Additionally, she was a Winning Work Specialist at Aurecon from 2016 to 2017 in Docklands, Victoria, Australia, and a Proposal Facilitator at the same company from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
Krista Takkala studied European Studies at York University for a year from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, she attended Earl Haig Secondary School from 2001 to 2005. Her academic background contributes to her international perspective and expertise in bid management and proposal facilitation.
Major Project Wins and Achievements
Krista Takkala has been instrumental in securing significant project wins across various industries. She managed the FFJV's portfolio of five Inland Rail proposals, resulting in four wins worth $40 million in fees. In 2018, she secured major infrastructure wins across high-profile rail and aviation projects, generating over $30 million in fees. Over her career, she has helped clients win more than $2 billion of business across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Asia.
International Experience
Krista Takkala brings a broad international experience to her roles, having lived and worked in multiple countries. She is currently based in Hamburg and has previously resided in Toronto, London, Oxford, Brisbane, and spent significant time in Finland. This diverse background underscores her capability to manage and deliver successful bids in various global markets.