MIKKO MERISAARI

Co-founder, Partner

I am a versatile professional in strategy, communications, and impact, with an analytical heart that beats for sustainability and data. My extensive experience across various industries, companies, and situations provides me with a solid foundation to serve as a strategic advisor even in the most challenging circumstances.

Throughout my career, I have established myself as a trusted partner to senior management at the core of multiple organizations. My responsibilities have encompassed leading both external and internal communications, coordinating demanding financial and investor relations for listed companies, and comprehensively developing corporate responsibility initiatives. This diverse experience has strengthened my ability to see the big picture in business and understand the needs of various stakeholders.

My strengths lie in my unconventional approach to managing complex entities and building productive collaborations. This has opened doors for me to lead demanding projects, participate in business strategy and development processes, and navigate through multifaceted change situations. I have accumulated substantial expertise in mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and public tender offers, and I find myself in my element handling these special situations.

In my current role at Functos, I am responsible for developing the innovative Integrated Data Balance Sheet. This work combines my passion for advancing sustainability with data-driven decision-making, enabling the development of next-generation reporting and transparency standards.

Education and Certifications:

Master of Social Sciences (M.Sc.), University of Helsinki
- Major in Communications
- Minors in Social Psychology and Management
Full Marketing Minor, Aalto University
Executive Education Program JOKO 93, Aalto Executive Education
International Certificate in Corporate Finance, Columbia Business School
Corporate Responsibility Study Program, Hanken School of Economics
Data Ethics Certificate, Cornell University, New York
Data Strategy Certificate Program, University of California, Berkeley
ESG-R Reporting Certificate, ST-akatemia

mikko.merisaari@functos.fi
p.050 521 4055