Jukka Hakala
About Jukka Hakala
Jukka Hakala is a Domain Architect at SC Johnson and President of HNR Enterprises LTD, with extensive experience in technology project management and business transformation.
Current Roles at SC Johnson and HNR Enterprises LTD
Jukka Hakala currently serves as a Domain Architect at SC Johnson, operating on-site in Racine, Wisconsin. Additionally, he holds the position of President at HNR Enterprises LTD, working in a hybrid mode in the Greater Chicago Area. His roles involve overseeing technological strategies and implementations, aligning business objectives with IT capabilities to drive innovation and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Digital Route, Navistar Inc, and Freddie Mac
Jukka Hakala has extensive experience in senior technology roles across various companies. From 2011 to 2015, he was the VP, Americas, at Digital Route, working remotely in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Before that, he was the Project Manager, Lead, at Navistar Inc from 2009 to 2011 in Lisle, Illinois. From 2001 to 2008, Hakala served as Director of Technology Projects at Freddie Mac in McLean, Virginia.
Educational Background in Management Information Systems and Finance
Jukka Hakala has a strong educational foundation in management and technology. He earned an M.B.A. with a focus on Management of Information Systems from Virginia Tech. Additionally, he holds a B.S. in Finance and Management of Information Systems from George Mason University – Costello College of Business. This academic background has equipped him with the knowledge necessary to drive technology projects and business transformations.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Jukka Hakala has led significant projects and initiatives. One of his key achievements includes successfully leading a multi-year transformation project to migrate from legacy ERP systems to SAP S/4HANA, encompassing major business functions such as manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and finance. Additionally, he developed and implemented Program/Project Delivery Standards to enhance project delivery speed and reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
Business Transformation and Productivity Improvements
Jukka Hakala has achieved remarkable outcomes in business transformation and productivity improvements. He increased productivity by 40% in an organization he mentored through the effective use of human and technology capital. Furthermore, he has a track record of turning a company from a negative profit margin to a rapidly growing and profitable enterprise in less than a year, showcasing his ability to optimize business operations.