Nordic Business Forum 2025 Speaker
Risto Siilasmaa
Risto Siilasmaa is the founder of F-Secure, a global cybersecurity company, and served as the Chairman of Nokia from 2012 to 2020. He played a crucial role in guiding Nokia through a major transition, including the sale of its mobile phone business to Microsoft and the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent. Risto is known for his focus on resilience, digital transformation, and strategic leadership, sharing insights from his experiences in his book, Transforming Nokia. He continues to be an active investor and advisor in the technology sector.
3 Reasons to Learn from Risto
Turn Crisis into Comeback
As the former Chairman of Nokia, Risto led the company through one of the most remarkable corporate turnarounds, offering invaluable lessons on resilience and strategic reinvention.
Embrace a Continuous Learning Mindset
A lifelong advocate of curiosity and learning, Risto believes that leaders must constantly update their knowledge and challenge their assumptions to stay ahead.
Lead with Trust and Cybersecurity Awareness
With expertise in cybersecurity, he helps leaders understand the critical role of digital trust and security in today’s interconnected business landscape.
Adam's keynote at Nordic Business Forum 2024
The Science of Achievement and Surfacing Hidden Potential
Adam will take the stage to share invaluable insights on how leaders can unlock their own as well as their team’s full potential and achieve greater things.
- How to navigate change with confidence and agility
- Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous growth
- Transform challenges into opportunities for unparalleled success
Adam Grant’s keynote will take place on 25 September 2024 in Helsinki, Finland.
Risto Siilasmaa & Nordic Business Forum
Scenario Planning– Tool for Strategic Planning and Forecasting
In this webinar, Risto Siilasmaa, the chair of the Nokia board, will share his lessons on scenario planning to help business owners, CEOs and board members to find and prepare for alternative scenarios
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24-25 September 2025 | Messukeskus, Helsinki