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I%27m a strategic HR leader with over 12 years of experience in scaling startups – including building entire people functions from scratch in fast-paced environments. I%27ve led over 500 expert recruitments with almost no attrition during probation and helped companies build cultures that retain top talent and drive growth.
I combine business acumen with people insight, and I’m not afraid to challenge founders when it serves the company’s long-term success. I hold the HHJ (Certified Board Member) qualification, which supports my ability to contribute to board-level discussions with both a strategic and governance lens.
As an advisor or board member, I help early- and mid-stage startups avoid costly scaling mistakes and align their people strategy with business goals – especially when preparing for growth, internationalization, or hiring their first HR lead.
I combine business acumen with people insight, and I’m not afraid to challenge founders when it serves the company’s long-term success. I hold the HHJ (Certified Board Member) qualification, which supports my ability to contribute to board-level discussions with both a strategic and governance lens.
As an advisor or board member, I help early- and mid-stage startups avoid costly scaling mistakes and align their people strategy with business goals – especially when preparing for growth, internationalization, or hiring their first HR lead.
Johanna Ilves is an advisor and board member based in Finland, specialising in Human Resources. They speak English and Finnish. They are open to advisory board and board director opportunities and are available for introductions through Boardio.
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