COO of SpaceTile Ltd, President & CEO of Magenta, Former Head of Innovation at Tieto Corporation & ICT Opinion Leader of the Year 2010

Taneli Tikka is a renowned Finnish technology and innovation expert with a rich history of leadership in both startups and global corporations. He served as Head of Innovation at Tieto Corporation, where he also led its Internet of Things business. Taneli has held executive roles in over a dozen companies, co-founded multiple ventures, and played a key part in more than 30 as a board member or adviser. With 16 venture rounds closed as an entrepreneur and recognised titles such as ICT Opinion Leader and Young Board Member of the Year, he is a highly influential voice in the tech world.

Credentials and Impact

With more than two decades of entrepreneurial and corporate leadership in the technology and innovation space, Taneli has built a reputation for driving transformation across digital industries. After graduating top of his Executive MBA class at Aalto University School of Economics in 2004, his career began as a Design Engineer at Nokia. Since then, he has taken on key executive roles, including President and CEO of Magenta, COO of Spacetime LTD, and Head of Innovation at Tieto Corporation.

He has advised major digital platforms and currently serves as Chairman of the Board at both Infine and Taskmill. His strategic insight and leadership have helped shape innovation-focused organisations from early-stage startups to established enterprises. In addition to supporting select ventures with personal investment, he has co-founded businesses, including Vakuutuskone and the Pop-Up Company. His work consistently influences not only product and service development but also the broader direction of fast-moving digital markets.

Publications and Media

Taneli is a frequent voice in the Finnish media, regularly appearing on the national morning show, Good Morning Finland, on MTV3. He is also a contributing author to a respected report by EVA focusing on artificial intelligence and robotisation, helping influence public and private sector discourse on the future of technology in society.

Why Hire Taneli Tikka?

Recognised for bridging the worlds of agile startups and large-scale enterprises, Taneli brings a rare depth of experience to the stage. His leadership across a wide range of companies, from early disruptors to global corporations, equips him with valuable insights into the future of digital transformation. Frequent appearances on national television and contributions to high-level technology reports reinforce his standing as a trusted voice in public discourse. With a proven track record of scaling innovation and guiding strategic direction, he speaks with authority on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the business of innovation. Taneli’s sessions resonate with executive audiences, conference delegates, and tech professionals seeking real-world knowledge rooted in lived experience.

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