20 år av Hankendagen och Hanken & SSE
Välkommen till Svenska handelshögskolan i Helsingfors den 7 november 2025 då vi firar 20 år av Hankendagen och Hanken & SSE. Under evenemanget med temat "Navigating a Changing World" kommer framstående talare att dela med sig av sina insikter om strategisk beredskap och internationell tillväxt samt nycklarna till framgång i en snabbt föränderlig värld.
Njut av inspirerande huvudtalare, engagerande diskussioner och värdefulla möjligheter till nätverkande. Avsluta dagen med en festlig middag i Auditorium Maximum, med trerättersmeny och underhållning.
Missa inte denna chans att knyta kontakter, lära dig mer och fira. Välkommen!
Program 7.11.2025
14.30 Registering
15.00
Välkomnande ord
Ingmar Björkman, rektor, Svenska handelshögskolan
Marc Hinnenberg, VD, Hanken & SSE Executive Education
Keynote: The World in Momentum – Recipe for success in a changing world
Kjell A. Nordström, PhD, Author & Researcher
Strategic readiness of organisations – a multi company case study
Mari Tasanto, D.Sc. Growth Area Director, Hanken & SSE Executive Education
Violetta Khoreva, Assistant Professor in Management and Organisation, Hanken School of Economics
16.30 Kaffepaus och nätverkande
17.00
Keynote: Creating international growth – reflections from my first 20 years in the consumer goods industry
Kai Gyllström, CEO, Atria Plc
Diskussion modererad av Kamilla Sultanova, DEI konsult och evenemangsvärd
I diskussionen medverkar:
- Kai Gyllström, CEO, Atria Plc
- Kjell A. Nordström, PhD, Author & Researcher
- Mari Tasanto, D.Sc. Growth Area Director, Hanken & SSE Executive Education
Utnämning av Årets alumn 2025
Avslutande ord
18.15 Cocktail och nätverkande
19.00 Middag i Auditorium Maximum
Evenemangets programledare är Robert Ingman och Lotta Backlund.
Deltagande
Vi välkomnar alla att delta i evenemanget på Hanken (Arkadiagatan 22) som är gratis eller följa med programmet online. Middagspriset är 60 €.
Evenemanget riktar sig till alumner från Svenska handelshögskolan och gäster inbjudna av Hanken & SSE, men är även öppet för studenter, personal och representanter från Hankens partnerföretag att delta. Programmet går på engelska.
Anmäl dig här
Mera information om evenemanget skickas till anmälda per e-post när evenemanget närmar sig.
Arrangörerna förbehåller rätten till eventuella ändringar i programmet.
Sista anmälningsdagen är 22.10.2025.
Talare
Kjell A. Nordström, PhD, Author & Researcher
With Ghandi-like charisma and a unique ability to predict the future, Kjell A. Nordström is one of the world’s most loved and sought-after lecturers. An expert on multinational organizations, Nordström has helped companies – and, indeed, entire societies – to navigate periods of growth and crisis since the 1990s. His mastery of his craft, sharp eye for detail and deep experience infuse his keynotes and leave few in his audiences unaffected.
Dr. Nordström is a prolific writer, in his sixth book, Momentum (2023), co-written with Per Schlingmann, he examines how the world has been affected by the pandemic, the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine. His stance: we are in the middle of a historic moment where citizens, co-workers and capital all expect something new — and the consequences will be all-encompassing.
Mari Tasanto, D.Sc. Growth Area Director, Hanken & SSE Executive Education
Mari Tasanto has over 10 years of experience in various manager positions and also international experience from HRD and talent management positions. She has worked over 15 years in leadership development and organizational development consulting and training organizations. Mari specializes in strategic capabilities consulting and competence management. She has designed and delivered several talent development programs internationally. Another focus area is management team development and potential assessment of management teams. She is passionate about themes like continuous learning and organizational renewal and her mission is to support the potential of the organizations as well as individuals.
Violetta Khoreva, Assistant Professor in Management and Organisation, Hanken School of Economics
Violetta Khoreva is a Research Fellow in Human Resource Management at Hanken School of Economics and holds the title of Docent in Business and Management at the University of Helsinki. Previously, she dedicated a decade to her role as an Assistant Professor at Hanken School of Economics. Her research has focused on managing people and AI technologies, exploring themes such as the integration of AI technologies in the workplace, technological agency and organizational dynamics, psychological and social aspects of AI technologies, and the role of strategic human resource management in the context of AI advancements. Currently, Violetta's research is centered on rethinking humanness and human relations in the Age of AI. Her contributions have been featured in academic outlets, including Human Relations and Human Resource Management.
Kai Gyllström, CEO, Atria Plc
Kai Gyllström, Hanken alumnus from 2001, is the CEO of Atria Plc, a position he has held since June 1, 2023. He holds an M.Sc. in Economics and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Before joining Atria, Gyllström had an extensive career with Arla, where he served in various leadership roles, including Managing Director of Arla Sweden and Arla Finland. His international experience spans from Finland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, USA and Saudi Arabia. Gyllström also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors in the Finnish Food and Drink Industries’ Federation and as a member of the Board of the Confederation of Finnish Industries.
Kamilla Sultanova, DEI consultant and event host
Kamilla Sultanova is an award-winning DEI consultant, top50 in Finland on DEI related content creation, accomplished speaker and event moderator. Kamilla has guided hundreds of international professionals in connecting with Finnish employers, while enabling Finnish companies to leverage diverse talent through university-driven projects she led at Hanken between 2019 and 2022. Recognized as a 2025 finalist for the Evento Awards’ Event Host of the Year, Kamilla is a sought-after moderator known for engaging top leaders, including CEOs, HR directors, and policymakers, on Nordic and global events and platforms. With expertise in social sustainability, innovation, and resilience, she brings dynamic energy to strategic kick-offs, international forums, and executive-level discussions. Kamilla also pioneers impactful initiatives like the Suomi+ podcast, giving visibility to accomplished internationals across Finnish municipalities.
Programledare
Robert Ingman, Founder and CEO of AVU Events
Robert Ingman began his career in finance at Evli Wealth Management before transitioning into the event industry in 2008. He is the founder and CEO of AVU Events, a company specializing in the production of high-end corporate events—including client seminars, strategy days, staff parties, live streams and concerts—across Finland and internationally. Alongside his role as an entrepreneur, Robert has also pursued a distinguished parallel career as a professional actor. He is a well-known host of large public events such as Raasepori Festival and Lauttasaari Day & Venetians, each attracting audiences of over 10,000 guests. Robert holds an M.Sc. in Finance from Hanken and during his time at Hanken, Robert was honored with the prestigious Friendship Award—a distinction granted to only one student each year in recognition of exceptional collegiality and community spirit.
Lotta Backlund, Director of Brand and Culture at Miltton Group
Lotta Backlund is a communications expert and leader, renowned for her strategic vision and dynamic leadership. Currently serving as the Director of Brand and Culture at Miltton Group, Lotta has extensive experience in communication, content creation and sales. Before joining Miltton, Lotta was the Head of Communications and PR at Rovio, where she managed the company's public image, strategies and both internal and external communication. Additionally, she has served as a political advisor to the Mayor of Helsinki, providing strategic communication advice and managing public relations. Lotta's career also includes a significant role at Warner Bros. International Television Production Finland, where she led format development and sales. Beyond her corporate roles, Lotta is a popular speaker, podcaster, author, and columnist and former stand up comedian. Most importantly, Lotta was president of the Hanken student union in 2003 and served on the board of Hanken in 2002-2004.
Frågor
Om det uppstår frågor kring evenemanget så går det bra att höra av sig till alumni@hanken.fi.