Pirjo Saarni
About Pirjo Saarni
Pirjo Saarni serves as the Head of Talent Development and Performance at EcoOnline Global, where she focuses on people and culture. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations in Finland, she has a strong background in coaching, business transformation, and leadership development.
Current Role at EcoOnline
Pirjo Saarni serves as the Head of Talent Development and Performance in the People & Culture department at EcoOnline Global. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's focus on talent management and organizational culture in Espoo, Finland. In her role, she emphasizes strategic performance and leadership development, aiming to enhance the overall employee experience and drive organizational success.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Saarni has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations in Finland. She worked as an HR Consultant at Psycon Corporation from 1995 to 2001, followed by a role as HRD Manager at Finland Post Corporation from 2001 to 2006. She then served as HR Manager at Vahanen Group from 2006 to 2008 and as HRD Director at Cramo Oyj from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she held positions at Avanade, where she was involved in HR and talent acquisition from 2010 to 2017.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Pirjo Saarni has a strong educational foundation in human resources and psychology. She studied at the University of Tampere, where she earned a Master's Degree in Psychology. She also completed post-graduate studies in International Human Resource Management and Business Studies at Aalto University from 1999 to 2009. Furthermore, she achieved qualifications in Business Administration and Management at Avanade University, focusing on leadership and advanced international HRM studies.
Board Membership and Professional Development
Since 2021, Saarni has been a Certified Board Member at HHJ - Hyväksytty hallituksen jäsen, contributing her expertise to governance and strategic decision-making. She is also an alumnus of Aalto University Executive Education Ltd, having completed her studies there in 2010. Her commitment to professional development is evident in her ongoing involvement in coaching individuals to realize their potential and her focus on organizational change enablement.
Expertise in Organizational Development
Saarni possesses significant expertise in organizational development, particularly in supporting business transformation from a people perspective. She has a proven track record in operational excellence and is inspired by digitalization and agile methodologies. Her work emphasizes strategic performance, leadership development, and fostering a culture that supports change within organizations, particularly in the civil engineering and asset management sectors.