Susanna Sariola
About Susanna Sariola
Susanna Sariola serves as the General Counsel at Varjo in Finland, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in negotiating consumer protection agreements and managing complex technology transactions, she has worked with notable companies such as Nokia and Microsoft throughout her career.
Work at Varjo
Susanna Sariola has been serving as General Counsel at Varjo since 2022. In this role, she oversees legal matters and provides strategic legal guidance for the company. Her responsibilities include negotiating consumer warranties and consumer protection agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and managing legal risks associated with the company's operations in Finland.
Education and Expertise
Susanna Sariola studied Law at the University of Helsinki, where she earned her OTK degree from 1992 to 1997. Additionally, she attended York University - Osgoode Hall Law School for one year from 1994 to 1995. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in legal principles, particularly in areas related to technology and consumer protection.
Background
Prior to her current role at Varjo, Susanna Sariola held various legal positions in prominent companies. She worked at Lexia Attorneys as a Partner from 2017 to 2022, and previously at Nokia in several capacities, including Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel. Her experience spans over two decades in the legal field, focusing on technology and consumer law.
Achievements in Legal Negotiation
Throughout her career, Susanna Sariola has demonstrated proficiency in drafting and negotiating ICT and outsourcing agreements. She has extensive experience in managing strategic alliances and M&A transactions, as well as handling complex IP and technology transactions, including licensing arrangements. Her skills in negotiating global consumer warranties and consumer protection agreements are notable.
Professional Experience
Susanna Sariola has held several significant legal roles in her career. She served as Senior Attorney at Microsoft from 2015 to 2017 and worked at Nokia Corporation in various senior legal counsel positions from 2004 to 2015. Additionally, she was Legal Counsel at Kone Corporation for one year in 1998. Her diverse experience has contributed to her expertise in sales agreements, distribution agreements, and R&D subcontracting.