Timo Herttua
About Timo Herttua
Timo Herttua is a Business Director at Yousician, overseeing GuitarTuna, the leading instrument tuner app. He has extensive experience in product management and consulting, having held senior roles at various companies including Zalando, Hoxhunt, and Rovio Entertainment.
Work at Yousician
Timo Herttua currently serves as the Business Director for GuitarTuna at Yousician, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland, and operates in a hybrid work environment. As Business Director, he is involved in the strategic direction and development of GuitarTuna, which is recognized as the leading instrument tuner app globally.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Timo Herttua held various positions in product management. He worked at Zalando SE as a Senior Product Manager from 2018 to 2020. He also served as VP of Product at Hoxhunt from 2022 to 2023 and as Head of Product from 2020 to 2022. His experience includes leading product initiatives and enhancing customer experiences in both B2B and B2C environments.
Educational Background
Timo Herttua studied Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Helsinki, where he completed approximately two-thirds of a Bachelor's degree. He also holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration and Economics from Aalto University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in product management and business development.
Achievements in Product Development
During his tenure at Rovio Entertainment, Timo contributed to the success of Toons.tv, which garnered over 6 billion video views, establishing it as a leading mobile kids-and-family AVOD platform. He also played a significant role in making Hoxhunt a recognized leader in its category, achieving high satisfaction ratings and multiple awards in 2023.
Consulting and Advisory Roles
In addition to his directorial role at Yousician, Timo Herttua has been involved with Efekta as a Product & Growth advisor, consultant, and coach since 2015. His consulting work focuses on business, technology, data, and customer experience, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech and product management sectors.