Kai Kunnasmaa

I can add value in corporate boards with specialty in:
• EMEA business development and sales strategies for B2B technology sector growth companies (product and services oriented) which have an ambition to enter and grow in new markets
• %27Go-to-APAC%27 markets - particularly China - business strategy development and implementation support, and

My expertise and key strengths include high-performance CEO, Managing Director, and Vice President (Sales) assignments in various export driven technology sectors. During most of my leadership assignments, I have been a regular participant in corporate board meetings, and worked together with board members on separate projects for instance in M&As, due diligence, strategic channel sales development, strategic manufacturing partner search and evaluation.

Growth business leadership:
+ Strong commitment on results and exceeding the expectations
+ Extensive involvement in communicating, partnering and developing business with C-level decision makers
+ Persuasive mindset in communicating core value propositions
+ Passionate attitude for cultivating customer relationship through complete product and services lifecycle

International sales management:
+ Experienced in opening new markets and applying technology and services into international business opportunities
+ Proficient in managing global sales teams, distributors and strategic partners while reinforcing sales with professional marketing
+ Resourceful in building, hiring, leading and retaining customer centric teams and talent worldwide
+ Built and managed businesses in APAC and EMEA during my almost 20 years of living and working in Asia.