People

Senior partners, on the work.

Equita LEAD draws on senior practitioners with leadership team, consulting, executive search and coaching experience. Each engagement is led by a partner who has done the work themselves.

Partners

The team.

Mikko Kemiläinen

Mikko Kemiläinen

Managing Director, Equita LEAD

Mikko is the Managing Director for Equita LEAD. He has over 30 years of leadership experience from SME to multinational organizations, out of which last 20 years as Leadership Team member. Leadership executive with broad, proven and acknowledged track-record in leadership in national, international and multicultural environment both in Business, Management Consulting and Executive Search.

During his consulting career he has delivered numerous national and global leadership programs, culture change programs and Leadership Reviews in EMEA region. He has also worked two years as visiting faculty member teaching leadership in globally top ranked MBA-program in HKUST (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology).

Yrsa Landsdorff

Yrsa Landsdorff

Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach

Yrsa has a portfolio career within the product manufacturing industry and her latest InHouse role was a summary of her path, working in a LT as Chief Business Officer (CBO), being responsible for the international B2B and B2C sales, category management, branding, marketing and the customer service teams.

For the last 4 years Yrsa has been a leadership consultant, facilitator and coach, supporting organizations, teams and individuals in transformation to find clarity and structure.

Her passion lies in supporting multinational teams and people from different cultural backgrounds. As she says herself, she's had the privilege to support over 50 organizations in various industries from small to listed companies, including working with people from all continents, 45+ countries.

Jaakko Lintunen

Jaakko Lintunen

Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach

Jaakko is a Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach for Equita LEAD. He has over 25 years of leadership experience from SME to multinational organizations, out of which 20 years as Leadership Team member. Jaakko has held several top management positions as Managing Director and Commercial Director in the fields of media, health care and business services.

During his consulting career he has delivered numerous leadership programs, sales trainings and strategy projects. In addition he has helped dozens of leaders as a coach. He has completed two coaching certificates and combines this knowledge to his vast experience as a business leader for the benefit of the clients.

Kalle Kautovaara

Kalle Kautovaara

Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach

Founding Partner of Equita Talent Partners, based in the US. Brings cross-Atlantic perspective on executive leadership and team building, with deep experience in scaling international leadership teams between Europe and North America.

Manne Tiensuu

Manne Tiensuu

Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach

Manne is a partner at Equita LEAD. He has over 25 years of leadership experience from SME to multinational listed organizations, having served as CHRO and Leadership Team member in both large cap and small cap environments. A senior HR executive with a broad, proven and acknowledged track-record in national, international and multicultural settings, he combines deep people insight with business-driven thinking across Business, Management Consulting and Executive Search & Assessment.

Throughout his career he has delivered leadership training and development programs, executive coaching and outplacement services across multiple markets. Originally a psychologist by training and holding an EMBA from Henley Business School, he began his career in HR consulting — running leadership trainings and assessments around the world — and has lived and worked in HR roles in six countries. His international experience spans the Nordics, Europe, the Middle East & Africa and Asia-Pacific, including assignments in Tokyo, Seoul, Dubai and Beijing.

Tiina Joronen

Tiina Joronen

Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach

Tiina is an experienced HR executive, leadership development professional, and trusted advisor, who brings more than 25 years of experience from international business environments, global organizations, and demanding transformation situations. Her background includes senior HR leadership roles in multinational companies as well as consulting assignments focused on organization development, leadership capability building, change management, and leadership team effectiveness.

As a trainer and facilitator, Tiina is known for combining strategic insight with practical relevance. She creates a constructive and professional learning environment where participants are encouraged to reflect, engage in meaningful dialogue, and turn ideas into concrete action. Her areas of expertise include leadership development, team development, HR practices, organizational change, talent management, performance management, and values-based culture building.

Pia Gran

Pia Gran

Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach

Experienced business leader and senior consultant with a strong background as a CEO, strategic advisor and leadership coach. I have carried out leadership development projects, coaching processes, and organizational change projects that combine business expertise, human behavior, and a deep understanding of diverse organizational cultures. My strength lies in quickly recognizing how different organizations operate and identifying what leadership truly requires in each context. I believe that sustainable and high-performing leadership is built on the balance of people, culture, and business. My work is guided by the values of equality, fairness, empathy, inclusion, and performance. These principles shape how I build trust, support leaders, and help organizations evolve. My motto, "Everyone deserves good leadership," reflects my commitment to strengthening self-leadership, team leadership, and organizational leadership. I believe in joint development, open interaction, and that everyone is responsible for their own choices and decisions.

Jouni Turunen

Jouni Turunen

Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach

Over 25 years of HR and business leadership experience in global, multicultural environments. Has led and supported organizations through major transformations — restructurings, M&A integrations, and culture change — at Nokia, NSN and Orion. Combines sharp strategic and analytical thinking with a warm, human-centric leadership style that builds trust quickly and makes people from all backgrounds feel safe and valued.

Has mentored and coached dozens of leaders and professionals, and has designed, led and participated in corporate leadership programs and initiatives, including building leadership principles from the ground up. His passion lies in helping leaders and teams find clarity, structure and confidence amid change. Naturally curious, optimistic and resilient, he stays calm and solution-oriented when the stakes are high, and brings an authentic, practical and realistic presence to every conversation — whether coaching an individual or working with a multinational team.

How we work

Senior practitioners, not consultants in a deck.


Every Equita LEAD engagement is led by a partner with real boardroom experience. No junior bench, no PowerPoint theatre. The work happens with the people who carry the accountability for it, and with partners who have done that work themselves.

Coaching partners

External coaching collaborators.

Sari Ajanko

Sari Ajanko

Executive Coach

Sari Ajanko is an experienced executive leadership and team coach (EMCC Accredited Senior Practitioner and Team Coach), facilitator, and workplace mediator specializing in leadership development, leadership team effectiveness, and human development in complex environments. She supports leaders and leadership teams in strengthening collaboration, navigating change and challenges, and developing the awareness, trust, and collective capacity needed for sustainable impact.

Her work integrates somatic awareness, systems thinking, and depth coaching. Rather than focusing solely on behaviours, skills, or performance, she helps clients explore the deeper patterns, assumptions, power dynamics, and relational field that influence leadership, decision-making, and organizational culture.

Sari believes that meaningful and sustainable change does not come from better fixes alone, but from deeper human work. Her approach focuses not only on what leaders do, but on how they show up, relate, and use their influence—individually and collectively. She creates spaces where trust can deepen, tensions can be explored constructively, and leadership teams can move beyond surface-level agreement toward greater clarity, alignment, and shared responsibility.

Clients describe her style as compassionate, grounded, and courageous—"power with heart." They value her ability to slow things down, bring attention to what is happening beneath the surface, and help individuals and teams engage with complexity in ways that generate insight, learning, and meaningful action.

Over nearly 20 years of coaching, Sari has worked with leaders and leadership teams across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Her experience includes leadership development, team coaching, organizational change, culture development, and ethical leadership. She is particularly interested in the uniquely human dimensions of leadership: presence, embodiment, relational intelligence, ethical discernment, awareness of power and impact, and the ability to remain human in complexity.

Rea Klingberg

Rea Klingberg

Executive Coach

Rea is an experienced executive coach (EMCC accredited senior practitioner and team coach) specializing in leadership development, team effectiveness and organizational as well as personal transformation. She supports leaders and leadership teams in navigating complexity, strengthening collaboration, and creating the conditions for sustainable success, higher impact and personal growth.

Her coaching approach combines business acumen with systemic thinking and a holistic perspective on leadership and human development. Rather than focusing solely on behaviours and skills, she helps clients explore the underlying patterns, assumptions and dynamics that shape performance, decision-making and organisational culture. This enables deeper and more sustainable change for individuals, teams and organisations.

Over nearly 20 years as a coach, Rea has supported leaders, leadership teams and organisations across the private, public and non-profit sectors. Her experience spans leadership transitions, organizational change, strategy implementation and culture development, helping clients strengthen both performance and wellbeing in demanding environments.

Background

Why Equita LEAD exists.

Equita Talent Partners has been finding and assessing leaders for years. What happens after the hire (the integration, the team alignment, the actual execution of strategy) sits outside a search firm's remit.

Equita LEAD closes that gap. The same partners who help you find the right leader now help that leader succeed. From potential, to performance.

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