Welcome Evening for new Master’s students at School of Business
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In this event, we are committed to Aalto University’s principles for a safer space.
The idea of the Welcome Evening is to encourage Master’s students to create networks, learn new things and find interesting career paths already in the beginning of their studies! The event is a part of the orientation week and is for all new School of Business students starting their Master's studies and also for the School of Business Bachelor students continuing their Master's in Otaniemi!
In the event, there will be alumni representing all School of Business Master’s degree programs. Our alumni will share their own experiences on how they have combined studying and learning with different career paths. In addition there is an interesting panel discussion with representatives from Aalto University School of Business partner companies!
As you have about two years to go until graduation, this event is an excellent way to start planning your future career, and our alumni are there to help and give you advice!
Programme
- 15:45 - 16:00 Small snacks served
- 16:00 - 16:10 Welcome words, Jonna Söderholm, Head of External Relations, School of Business
- 16:10 - 16:40 Panel discussion: Relevant skills needed in working life and how to develop them during the Master’s studies. Panel is hosted by KY Chair of the Executive Board Vilma Paavola. Panelists:
- Roope Parmasuo, Associate Director, Nordea
- Jie Ren, Senior Tax Advisor, Tax Compliance, KPMG
- Bo Wang, Global SCM Sustainability and Compliance Manager, ABB
- 16:40 - 16:45 Brief introductions of the alumni graduated from the School of Business
- 16:45 - 18:00 Informal conversations and networking between the students and alumni
Please register for the event by 25th August (for catering purposes) at https://link.webropol.com/ep/we2026
You are welcome to join the event also without registering! :)
You can find the participating alumni below. The event is held in English.
Organizers: Aalto University School of Business Career Services and Alumni Relations
Inquiries: careerservices@aalto.fi, alumni-biz@aalto.fi
Participating alumni
More detailed alumni descriptions and their regards for students can be found in Aalto JobTeaser (requires aalto credentials to log in, JobTeaser is our career portal for Aalto students). Please read the profiles before the event in August so you'll know who to meet :)
Jie Ren, Tax and Accounting Advisor (Assistant Manager in Tax transformation), KPMG Oy
Santeri Korhonen, Consultant (M&A Transaction services), Deloitte
Matleena Inget, Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, EY; Freelance Journalist, Mimmit Sijoittaa
Harri Sihvonen, Sustainability Controller, Sampo plc (parent company of the Nordic insurance group, Sampo Group)
Sara Hellemaa, Financial Specialist, Ministry of Finance
Olli Lääti, Development Manager, S-Pankki's Regulatory Reporting team
Elina Hakkarainen, Expansion Manager, Wolt Benefits (Wolt)
Alexander Wirtz, Engagement Manager, EY-Parthenon
Isra Mohamed Hussein, International Engagement Specialist, CSC
Ilya Bezuglov, Analyst, AFRY Management Consulting
Mengwei Lu, Development Manager, Vaisala Oyj
Thơ Nguyễn, User Acquisition Data Analyst, Small Giant Games
Liting Aalto, Data Scientist, Elisa
Van Chu, Lead Product Manager, Netflix / Next Games, A Netflix Game Studio
Erika Sipilä, Customer Experience Developer, S-Pankki Oyj
Heidi Auvinen, Sustainability Specialist, Luhta Sportswear Company
Helka Lehto, Executive Search Consultant/Project HR, LeKa HR
Rosa Hellgrén, Strategy and Culture Consultant, Futurice
Henrikki Onnela, Founder & CEO, OmniGlove
Amy Pham, Marketing Manager, F-Secure
Markus Havia, Marketing Technology Consultant, Columbia Road
Minea Leva, Employer Brand Lead, Nordea