About Takko Advisory
We exist because
the work matters.
Takko Advisory was founded to drive 100% positive change — for the organizations we work with, the people inside them, and the societies around us.
This is not a tagline. It is the reason we show up every day.
OUR STORY
Built from the inside out.
Tarja Takko's career has been a journey of transformations. Over 25 years, she has led from the inside — as CHRO, EVP of People and Culture, and transformation leader across global organizations in different industries and ownership contexts, including private equity. She has driven and led change in some of the most demanding environments — where the pressure is real, and results are non-negotiable.
What she learned, over and over, is this: the organizations that grow and last are the ones that lead with people — in every decision, every change, every chapter.
Takko Advisory was founded to bring that conviction to others. To be the partner Tarja herself had needed — strategic enough to work at board level, human enough to earn real trust, and bold enough to challenge the thinking that keeps organizations stuck between intention and impact.
"I wanted to continue creating a positive impact on the world by focusing on equity and the wellbeing of all people. My commitment is to be a change maker — building bridges towards greater impact." — Tarja Takko, Founder & CEO
When Timo Kytömäki joined as Co-Founder and Partner, the firm gained something essential: the operational and technology backbone that turns strategy into measurable outcomes. With 30 years of experience as CEO, COO, and CTO across technology, SaaS, healthcare, and public sector organizations in Europe, Australia, and global markets, Timo brings the discipline and rigor that makes transformation real.
Together, they bring two inseparable capabilities: the human depth to lead change that sticks, and the operational precision to make it endure. And a shared belief that business — led with purpose, built with integrity, and committed to collective impact — can change the world for the better.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Convictions, not commitments on a wall.
These beliefs were formed through decades of driving real change — across cultures, sectors, and the moments that define what organisations actually become
Purpose
Must be operational, not aspirational. It drives strategy, leadership, and culture — or it drives nothing.
Courage
Real change requires leaders who challenge conventional thinking and push for what is right, even when it is hard
People first
The biggest lever for business performance is people. Always has been. Always will be.
Global ethics
Translated into local action — respecting the needs and cultures of every community we work in.
Equity
No one should be left behind. Diversity and inclusion are not obligations — they are strategic strengths.
Social responsiblity
An opportunity to be a force for positive change — taking care of people within companies and communities around us
Meet The Team
Tarja Takko
Founder & CEO
Tarja has 30 years of leadership experience across global organisations. As CHRO, Change Leader and EVP People & Culture, she drove complex transformations at Nokia, Ahlstrom, Qt Company, and others. She brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and genuine human care — and a lifelong passion for equity, inclusion, and purposeful leadership.
She holds dual master's degrees in economics and social science, is a certified business coach, and a solution-focused therapist. She is in several Boards and an active mentor, Red Cross volunteer, and ACI Alumni.
Timo Kytömäki
Co-Founder & CTO
Timo brings 30+ years of experience as a senior technology and business executive — in CEO, COO, CTO, and board roles in Europe, Australia, and global markets.
He specialises in helping organisations align technology and business strategy, strengthen execution, and build the operational capability to scale.
At Takko Advisory, he is working on something great to come - TACi - and he brings the disciplined execution backbone that makes transformation sustainable — not just visionary.