Marjaana Suutarinen

Experienced Executive, Board Professional & Advisor in Education, Leadership, and Innovation

With a PhD in Technology and an Executive MBA, I bring over 25 years of experience in executive roles, education leadership, strategy, and organizational development. My career spans academia, the public sector, and entrepreneurship. I have served as CEO and founder of university-owned education companies, led digital transformation initiatives, and built impactful learning and leadership programs.

I specialize in:

Strategic leadership and change management

International education and edtech development

Board governance and advisory for startups and growth companies

People and culture development, executive coaching, and mentoring

Public-private partnerships and EU-funded project leadership

I%27m particularly passionate about innovations in education and scaling high-quality learning models globally. My latest venture brings Finnish pedagogy to underserved markets.

I’m looking to support companies — especially in education, health, digitalization, and impact-driven sectors — as a board member or advisor, where I can bring insight, networks, and hands-on strategic support.

Let’s explore how I can help your business grow and create a lasting impact