Timo has worked in various roles within the automotive industry since the 1980s. His versatile career in both vehicle import and retail has provided him with extensive experience in Finnish and international car markets.

During his tenure as Marketing Director, Peugeot achieved record sales and market share in Finland. As CEO of the Laakkonen Group, Timo played a key role in building Laakkonen into Finland’s largest car retail group, driving growth through several strategic acquisitions. He also has broad experience in board and industry association work, having served in organizations such as the Automotive Industry Association of Finland and the Finnish Commerce Federation.

Timo is widely recognized in the automotive sector as a visionary and a builder of the industry’s future. In 2016, he was voted the most influential person in the Finnish automotive industry in a Taloussanomat survey. He has provided consultancy on the transformation of mobility and the automotive sector for insurance companies, banks, retailers, and manufacturers, and has been instrumental in developing new business models within the industry.

Timo has studied in Finland, France, and the United Kingdom, and holds an MBA from the University of Wales (UK).