FEATURE INTERVIEW
Mikko Hietanen
Head of Global Sales for Operations Support Solutions, Nokia Siemens Networks

In his current role Mikko is responsible for the global sales of operations support systems applications, solutions and services for the Business Solutions unit at Nokia Siemens Networks.

An expert in the telecommunications industry and IT sales, Mikko is a proven leader with strong customer focus and commercial acumen. He joined Nokia Siemens Networks in January 2010 from SAP where he headed sales for the company’s consumer industries in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Prior to this, Mikko was the Chief Executive Officer of Agillic, a leading software vendor for interactive marketing. His successful track record also includes a stint of seven years at Siebel Systems and Oracle Corporation, lastly as Head of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa for Siebel’s Communications, media and energy sectors.

Mikko started his career at Accenture in Finland where he worked as a management consultant contributing to various telecom projects in Finland and Italy for five years.

Born in 1968 Mikko holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Helsinki. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, good food and wines. Based in Farnborough, United Kingdom, Mikko is married and has 3 children.

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