A thoroughbred digital native, Aki has been riding the digital disruption wave for the last 20 years across industries and timezones in Asia, Europe and the US.
At the core, I'm a techie, with a deep-rooted passion for developing companies and creating spectacular results. I get paid to close deals.
Expertise: Business strategy, business development and management, solution sales, change management, negotiation, excellent analytical & presentational skills
Verticals: Wealth Management, Digital Bank, Insurance, Telco, Media, Manufacturing
Commercial Director @ Growing Tigerspike's business in Southeast Asia at 50%+ per year. Working with clients like Singapore Press Holdings, DBS Bank, GIC, Maxis, Astro and the UN World Food Programme.
Tigerspike is a global technology company that specialises in mobile and digital products. Across eight markets, Tigerspike works with Fortune 1000 companies to define, design and deliver engaging digital experiences for their employees and customers. From April 2014 to Present (1 year 9 months) SingaporeVice President, Mobility @ Defining the Enterprise Mobility offering, and growing the mobility business through partnerships such as SAP, Microsoft and Salesforce.
Working with major clients incl. HBO, KONE, Rovio, Sanoma, YIT, Kemira and Metsä Group
Notable achievements:
- Working with CEO and board to reposition company, and eventually close acquisition by Siili Solutions From November 2013 to April 2014 (6 months) Vice President, Technology @ P&L responsibility for Avaus' Technology business unit. Line manager with 50+ FTE in Finland and Poland. Member of management team.
Notable achievements:
- Creating and developing Mobile offering
- Delivering high growth in revenues and profitability
- Turnaround from risky business line to primary profit center
- Management of strategic partnerships and accounts
- Key contributor in strategy, offering and business development
- Developed and implemented strategic programs to improve profitability and quality From January 2012 to November 2013 (1 year 11 months) Sales Director @ Secondary role with sales management responsibility for 5M€ Avaus Technology division.
Notable achievements:
- Driving revenue growth and reporting on sales performance
- Contributions in group sales process and metrics development
- Contributions in lead generation process development
- Driving Salesforce roll-out
- Developed and implemented contract models and templates From January 2011 to December 2011 (1 year) Business Manager, ECM @ Heading Uoma's Enterprise Content Management business. Accountable for business unit sales, profitability and client satisfaction. Member of management team.
Notable achievements:
- Increased revenues by double digits for two years
- Produced steady month-to-month profit margin for two years
- Revived existing vendor and partner relationships
- Creation of new value chain, channel and pricing models through partnerships
- Establishment of new vendor partnerships
- Winning new major accounts
- Contributions to company strategy and sales management From November 2009 to December 2011 (2 years 2 months) Technical Consultant @ Consulting on implementation projects for Aldata's G.O.L.D. product suite, mainly focusing on the Supply Chain Management package.
Notable achievements:
- Establishing new Technical Services unit
- Designed new specification process, guidelines and documentation templates based on Agile Methods
- Designed change management and resourcing tool to leverage technical services
- Created sales lead management tool to support sales competition
- Designed and implemented client facing change management process along with software tool
- Contributions in software quality process development From June 2008 to December 2009 (1 year 7 months) Software Specialist @ Consulting on Enterprise Integration projects involving ERP, MES and shop floor systems and hardware in a client facing role.
Notable achievements:
- Establishing new IT focused department within traditional automation business
- Designed new Project Management process, beginning from project evaluation and planning to execution, tracking and reporting based on Prince2 and PMBoK
- Developed effective project health monitoring tools using WBS/CBS and Earned Value principles, allowing both managers and clients to stay informed on project health
- Designed software development process based on Agile Methods such as the SCRUM model and Test Driven Development
- Other significant contributions in internal processes including IT infrastructure design and management From January 2007 to June 2008 (1 year 6 months)
M.Sc., Computer Science, Automation, Business @ Aalto-yliopisto From 2000 to 2007 NCO, Combat Control @ Military service From 2001 to 2002 High school, Mathematics, Physics @ Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu From 1991 to 2000 Middle School @ Jakarta International School From 1993 to 1995 Elementary School @ Seoul International School From 1987 to 1990 Aki Ranin is skilled in: Business Development, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Mobile Devices, Management, CRM, Sales, Change Management, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Methodologies, Account Management, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Mobile Applications, Consulting
Websites:
http://www.tigerspike.com