Hannu-Matias Nurmi

Hannu-Matias Nurmi is an Executive Search reformist and the author of the book 'Toimitusjohtaja'. He founded Chief in March 2020, a value-driven Executive Search and Leadership Development firm aimed at recruiting, assessing, and coaching top senior leaders.

Chief, currently comprising a team of 8 professionals, focuses on offering a holistic and innovative Leadership Performance Program (LPP) to enhance the performance of executives placed through their search process.

Specializing in roles ranging from Board chairs to various C-suite positions in large-cap companies, Chief excels in verticals such as Information Technology, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Building and Construction, as well as Industry and Manufacturing.

Aside from his professional endeavors, Hannu-Matias Nurmi is an active author, family man, and sports enthusiast who engages in coaching youth football, weightlifting, badminton, tennis, disc golf, and chess.

Hannu-Matias Nurmi holds a diverse educational background, including studies in Business Administration, Theology, Executive Coaching, Strategic Management, Work Psychology, and various business-related subjects from reputable institutions like Henley Business School, University of Helsinki, and Aalto University.

Having held positions in prominent organizations such as Chief Executive Search, HELBUS Helsinki School of Business, Profinder, Mercuri Urval, Studio Kombo Oy, and Innofactor Ltd, Hannu-Matias Nurmi brings a wealth of experience to his current role at Chief.