Carita Lahti

Professional Focus

• More than 20 years’ experience in Finnish and international board and C-level executive search, as well as board and leadership team assessment and development
• Expertise in recruiting board directors and C-level executives including CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, CCO; stakeholder relations and communications roles
• Global (Europe, Nordics, emerging markets), regional and local recruitment for international organizations
• Client portfolio includes national and international organizations of all sizes, including publicly listed corporations, family-owned, private equity- and venture capital-owned businesses

Business Expertise

• Principal at another top-tier global executive search and leadership development firm
• Senior Consultant at a leading Finnish boutique management consulting firm; focused on strategy implementation, leadership models and performance/talent management
• Researcher/ Lecturer at the Helsinki University of Technology; led research projects on performance and change management for Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
• Strong background in driving business-critical transformational change projects

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

• Industrial
• Technology

Global Cross-Sector Practices

• CEO & Board Services

Additional Expertise

• Consumer & Retail
• Human Resources
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Professional Services

Education & Certifications

• Board Member Certification, Finland Chamber of Commerce
• M. Sc., Sociology, Helsinki University
• Lic. Sc. (Tech.) degree, Helsinki University of Technology