Riina Vihko
About Riina Vihko
Riina Vihko serves as the People Development Lead at Qt Group, where she focuses on employee learning and motivation. With a background in educational leadership and extensive experience in learning and development, she has held various roles in organizations such as Valamis and Karelia University of Applied Sciences.
Current Role at Qt Group
Riina Vihko serves as the People Development Lead at Qt Group, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee learning and motivation within the organization. Her responsibilities include developing strategies for talent management and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Riina's expertise in learning analytics plays a crucial role in aligning employee development with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Qt Group
Prior to her current role, Riina Vihko worked at Qt Group as an HR Specialist in Learning & Development from 2022 to 2024. During this time, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving employee training and development programs. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her current leadership role in people development.
Experience at Valamis
Riina Vihko has extensive experience at Valamis, where she held multiple roles including Instructional Designer from 2015 to 2017, Digital Learning Consultant from 2017 to 2018, and HRD Specialist from 2018 to 2022. In these positions, she focused on creating digital learning solutions and enhancing organizational learning strategies. Her work contributed to the development of effective training programs that supported employee growth.
Educational Background
Riina Vihko holds a Bachelor of Education (BEd) and a Master of Education (MEd) from the University of Eastern Finland, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, she studied at the University of Montana in 2013 for 11 months. Her educational background combines adult education, leadership, and psychology, providing her with a solid foundation for her career in people development and learning.
Expertise and Interests
Riina Vihko possesses expertise in learning analytics and its impact on business success. She has a strong interest in strategy-led competence development and digital learning. Riina believes that highly skilled and motivated employees are essential for organizational competitiveness. Her focus is on how organizations can effectively support employee learning and motivation.