Carita Lahti

With over 20 years’ experience in executive search, Carita Lahti leads board and C-level searches, and conducts board and leadership review and development. She brings a flexible, creative mind-set to clients seeking transformational leaders who can motivate diverse teams to enhance business. Carita is also an active member of the Consumer & Retail, Industrial and CEO & Board Practices.

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