EILAKAISLA LEADERSHIP

When Leadership Matters

Eilakaisla Leadership identifies leaders who drive the business forward, set a clear direction, and build a lasting impact. Growth, renewal, ownership transitions, and times of change require leadership that comes at just the right moment.

Leadership-hero-1-900x600
MANAGEMENT NEEDS

The right leader determines the next step

The most important decisions in an SME aren’t just about recruitment. They concern direction, growth, change, and who will lead the company forward. Eilakaisla Leadership helps when you need the right person at the right time.

The best leaders aren’t usually actively looking for a job. The wrong choice costs time, money, and trust. That’s why, when it comes to leadership solutions, you need a partner who understands your business first.

Community of Experts
WHEN YOU NEED THE RIGHT LEADER

Services for Challenging Leadership Situations

Eilakaisla Leadership brings together the most important leadership solutions under a single partner. This comprehensive offering is helpful whether you’re looking for a new leader, an interim solution, a board member, or support for leadership development.

HR, Administration, and Office

Leadership Search

Direct searches for executives, executive teams, and key personnel critical to business operations.

Interim Leadership An experienced leader who can quickly step in during periods of growth, change, crisis, and transition.

Interim Leadership

An experienced leader who can quickly step in during periods of growth, change, crisis, and transition.

Board Appointments

Recruitment of board members and chairs based on strategic needs.

Leadership Assessment & Development

Leadership assessment, coaching, development, and training when leadership plays a particularly important role.

CONTACT PERSONS

In executive searches, the right people are involved from the very beginning

Eilakaisla Leadership’s contact persons are familiar with the challenges leaders face, shifts in business direction, and situations where the right decision must be made with careful consideration. The process begins with a conversation that moves the matter forward.
Ninna Suominen
Ninna Suominen
Strategic Marketing, Sales, and Growth Management
+358 40 737 7616
ninna.suominen@eilakaisla.fi
Antti Soro
Antti Soro
Executive Management, Financial Management, Board Work, and Business Strategy
+358 50 5163 388
antti.soro@eilakaisla.fi
Anu Lehiö
Anu Lehiö
Challenging Leadership, Strategic HR, and Organizational Development

+358 40 5819 996
anu.lehio@eilakaisla.fi

Katja Pekkinen
Katja Pekkinen
Financial Management, IT, and Strategic Development
+358 50 3590 646
katja.pekkinen@eilakaisla.fi
Anna Latola
Anna Latola
Marketing, Sales, and Business Management
+358 40 5664 745
anna.latola@eilakaisla.fi
Anu Grekula
Anu Grekula
Performance Evaluation and Coaching
+358 40 027 0940
anu.grekula@eilakaisla.fi
EXPERIENCE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

The right management solution becomes apparent quickly

When a leadership decision is the right one, the impact is evident in the direction of the organization, in decision-making, and in day-to-day operations. Quality is evident in the fact that the process is clear, collaboration works well, and the end result stands the test of time.

55 years

Alongside my career.

160,000+

Throughout a Finnish person’s working life.

55,000+

Experts in a community of experts.

NPS 80

Customer Experience Metric, September 2026.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

Management Solutions Tailored to Business Needs

Eilakaisla Leadership doesn't just look for the right person for the job. We look for a leader who is a good fit for the company's current situation, its goals, and its next phase.

Business First

First, we define what the new leader needs to accomplish in the business. Only then do we define the kind of person we are looking for.
Business First

Continuity of Leadership

We ensure continuity of leadership by providing an interim solution, if necessary, while the search for a permanent candidate is underway.
Continuity of Leadership

Support After Making a Choice

The work doesn't end with the selection. We support the new leader's success and monitor the achievement of goals even after the selection.
Support After Making a Choice
HERE'S HOW WE'LL PROCEED

The right leader is chosen with care

A challenging search requires a clear path forward. Eilakaisla Leadership structures the entire process so that business needs, the right target group, and decision-making support are integrated from start to finish.

1

We determine the need

We clarify the business situation, the leadership needs, and the objectives that the new leader or key executive must address.
We determine the need
2

We reach the right people

We actively monitor the market and also reach out to executives who are not publicly visible.
We reach the right people
3

We carefully evaluate

We build a comparable profile of the candidates and draw on our experience, assessment, and judgment to support the decision-making process.
We carefully evaluate
4

We Support Success

A choice is not a decision, but the beginning of a new phase. We continue to support your success even after a decision has been made.
We Support Success
WHY EILAKAISLA LEADERSHIP

Experience, judgment, and agility

Eilakaisla Leadership combines the resources of a well-known HR firm, personalized service, and an agile model tailored to small and medium-sized businesses.

Understanding Business Operations

The executive search process begins with our understanding of the company's situation, direction, and need for change.
Understanding Business Operations

Quality Without a Bulky Design

This isn't about a low-cost service or the most cumbersome structure on the market. It's about a high-quality, cost-effective way to find the right leader.
Quality Without a Bulky Design

Networks and Active Search

We also reach out to executives who are not actively seeking new opportunities.
Networks and Active Search

Agile Approach

A small core team, strong expertise, and a clear approach to seeing a project through to completion keep the process moving forward.
Agile Approach
CUSTOMER COMMENTS

Cooperation is reflected in the way we work

When collaboration works, you notice it right away. It shows in conversations, in the progress made, and in how well the solution meets a real need.

Based on this project, I can definitely recommend Eilakaisla. Our collaboration has been excellent; they’ve met our expectations and delivered exactly what we were looking for.

Ville Halttunen
Chief Financial Officer, Cramo Group

I can definitely recommend Eilakaisla for recruitment. Communication is smooth; we understand each other well, which makes our collaboration very efficient. I have been extremely satisfied with our collaboration with Eilakaisla.

Sami Suominen
CEO, VTR Workwear Center

NEXT STEP

A confidential conversation moves things forward

When leadership, growth, or change calls for a new solution, it’s best to start the conversation early. Eilakaisla Leadership helps you develop a solution tailored to the situation—one that works now and has lasting impact.

Community of Experts