Riku Louho
About Riku Louho
Riku Louho is a Sales Executive at Signicat, with extensive experience in sales, business development, and product management. He previously held various leadership roles at Nordea and Danske Bank, focusing on transaction banking and cash management.
Work at Signicat
Riku Louho has been employed at Signicat as a Sales Executive since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for enabling trust in digital customer journeys by providing appropriate digital identity solutions. His work focuses on enhancing customer experiences through secure and efficient digital services.
Previous Experience at Nordea
Prior to joining Signicat, Riku Louho held multiple positions at Nordea. He served as the Head of Cash Management Sales for the Capital Region & International Desk from 2017 to 2018. He was also the Acting Head of Cash Management Finland for six months in 2019, and later became the Head of Common Capability Office in Transaction Banking Product Management from 2020 to 2022. His roles involved overseeing sales desks and managing transaction banking products.
Background in Banking at Danske Bank
Riku Louho's career in banking includes significant experience at Danske Bank. He worked as the Head of Cash Management for Large Customers in Finland from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he held the position of Consultant in Business Development from 2006 to 2012, and served as Head of Cash Management for Western & Central Finland Finance Centers from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Riku Louho earned a Master's degree in Communication Technology and Industrial Management from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. He possesses modern team leading skills and has over 15 years of experience in sales, business development, and product management. His expertise includes pricing optimization, product profitability, and development portfolio management.
Early Career and Research Experience
Riku Louho began his career as a Research Assistant in Media Technology at Helsinki University of Technology in 2006. He also worked at Basware in Financing Services from 2016 to 2017. His early roles contributed to his analytical mindset and understanding of digital services, which he continues to apply in his current position.