Anna-Maija Ohlsson appointed as Director of strategy and impact

Ohlsson joins Diak from Save the Children Finland, where she has worked as Development Manager. She has previously served as Business Director for Design at Vincit, Team Leader at Nokia, Business Designer, and in project roles across various organisations.

As Director of Strategy and Impact, Anna-Maija Ohlsson will be responsible for leading Diak’s new strategy. Her responsibilities will include managing the entirety of Diak’s research, development, and innovation activities (RDI), international activities, as well as strategic communication and marketing.

“Diak’s vision to combat inequality and emphasise impact in its new strategy has impressed me. I am excited to join the Diak team to develop expertise, research, and innovations in line with this strategy,” says Anna-Maija Ohlsson.

In the selection process, Ohlsson’s extensive international experience in leadership, business, project work, and digital expertise were highlighted. She also has diverse insight and expertise in impact. Developing business and digital solutions plays a significant role in Diak’s new impact-driven strategy.