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General Manager, Finland
Mikko Kaipia brings over 25 years of global leadership experience to Lean Focus, where he leads our operations in Finland and expands our reach across the Nordics. A proven operator and transformation architect, Mikko has held senior roles including COO, GM, and VP of Operations & Supply Chain at world-class companies like GE, Danaher, Sonova, and Quest Diagnostics. He’s also advised private equity firms and founder-led businesses on building scalable, performance-driven operating models.
Mikko doesn’t just talk Lean—he lives it. He’s facilitated hundreds of Kaizen events and thrives both in the boardroom and on the shop floor. Whether it’s Strategy Deployment, Lean Product Development, or converting multi-site global operations, Mikko builds systems that sustain and cultures that scale.
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