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Strategic Advisor & Board Member | Technology Strategy & Growth
I bridge the gap between board-level vision and operational execution. With over 20 years in the IT industry and as a Co-Founder of Herkama Consulting, I offer a rare blend of deep technical literacy and P&L accountability. I don%27t just advise on technology; I treat it as a lever for EBITDA growth, scalability, and exit-readiness.
I am most valuable to SMBs, scale-ups, and Private Equity-backed ventures reaching a tipping point where their current technology or operational models no longer support their growth ambitions.
Board-Level Value & Expertise:
- Technology Governance & Risk: Advising boards on cybersecurity, technical debt, and AI ethics to protect company valuation and ensure compliance.
- Business Transformation & Industrialization: Professionalizing operations for €1M+ companies to move from %22startup chaos%22 to scalable, predictable business models.
- Technology Strategy: Aligning software and data investments with long-term strategic goals to ensure IT is a value-driver, not a cost center.
- M&A & Integrations: Providing board-level oversight on technical due diligence and post-merger integrations to realize promised synergies.
- Interim Leadership (CTO/COO): Bridging leadership gaps during critical transitions to maintain momentum and stabilize the organization.
The Result: I help boards and leadership teams ensure their technology strategy is a tailwind for growth, providing the senior expertise needed to navigate the digital era with confidence and fiduciary oversight.
I bridge the gap between board-level vision and operational execution. With over 20 years in the IT industry and as a Co-Founder of Herkama Consulting, I offer a rare blend of deep technical literacy and P&L accountability. I don%27t just advise on technology; I treat it as a lever for EBITDA growth, scalability, and exit-readiness.
I am most valuable to SMBs, scale-ups, and Private Equity-backed ventures reaching a tipping point where their current technology or operational models no longer support their growth ambitions.
Board-Level Value & Expertise:
- Technology Governance & Risk: Advising boards on cybersecurity, technical debt, and AI ethics to protect company valuation and ensure compliance.
- Business Transformation & Industrialization: Professionalizing operations for €1M+ companies to move from %22startup chaos%22 to scalable, predictable business models.
- Technology Strategy: Aligning software and data investments with long-term strategic goals to ensure IT is a value-driver, not a cost center.
- M&A & Integrations: Providing board-level oversight on technical due diligence and post-merger integrations to realize promised synergies.
- Interim Leadership (CTO/COO): Bridging leadership gaps during critical transitions to maintain momentum and stabilize the organization.
The Result: I help boards and leadership teams ensure their technology strategy is a tailwind for growth, providing the senior expertise needed to navigate the digital era with confidence and fiduciary oversight.
Advisory experience
Janne Herkama is an advisor and board member based in Finland, specialising in Information Technology and Services. They speak English and Finnish. They are open to advisory board and board director opportunities and are available for introductions through Boardio.
