Mikko Lavanti is President of Nokia’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and Managing Director of Nokia’s Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia. With more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, he leads Nokia’s sales strategy and business growth across one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving markets. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions across sales, operations, and business development in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Mikko is known for driving growth, innovation, and business transformation while fostering a people-centric and inclusive leadership culture. In 2024, he was recognized in Forbes Middle East’s Global Meets Local ranking for his contributions to the region’s economic transformation and global integration.
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