Antti Kela
About Antti Kela
Antti Kela is a Sales Executive with extensive experience in the Nordic B2B software vendor market, currently working at Signicat since 2019. He has held various sales and management roles across several companies, including Tieto, OpusCapita Group Oy, and SysOpen Digia, and possesses strong expertise in digital identity and financial supply chain management.
Current Role at Signicat
Antti Kela serves as a Sales Executive at Signicat, a position he has held since 2019. He operates in the Helsinki Area, Finland, where he leverages his extensive experience in the software and SaaS industry. In this role, he focuses on managing sales processes and contract negotiations, contributing to the company's growth and outreach in the Nordic B2B software vendor market.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Antti Kela has a diverse background in sales management across various organizations. He worked as a Sales Director at Tieto for 11 months from 2008 to 2009 and held the same title at SysOpen Digia from 2003 to 2005 for two years. Additionally, he was a Sales Executive at OpusCapita Group Oy for one year from 2017 to 2018, and he served as a Key Account Manager at OpusCapita from 2005 to 2008 for three years. His experience encompasses managing sales teams and developing client relationships.
Educational Background
Antti Kela studied at the University of Helsinki, where he focused on Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. He achieved a Master of Social Sciences (M.Soc.Sc.) degree over a span of seven years, from 1989 to 1996. This academic background supports his analytical skills and understanding of economic principles relevant to his professional roles.
Expertise in Financial Processes
Antti Kela possesses extensive expertise in several financial processes, including cash management, order-to-cash and purchase-to-pay processes, liquidity management, e-Invoicing, and B2B integration. His knowledge in these areas enhances his ability to navigate complex financial environments and provide solutions tailored to client needs.
Industry Knowledge and Networking
Antti Kela has a thorough understanding of the Nordic B2B software vendor market and maintains a strong network of contacts among corporate decision-makers in the region. His experience in digital identity, AML/KYC, and financial supply chain management further positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the software industry.