CEO / ENTREPRENEUR / PARTNER

We are seeking a CEO / Entrepreneur / Partner for our client — someone ready to take the lead of a successful engineering workshop located in Southern Finland. The company has a broad and well-established product portfolio, holds market leadership for its products in Finland, and serves a strong international customer base. Approximately 60% of production is exported.

This is an opportunity to take responsibility for the business and develop it in your own direction. The current products already have an established customer base – your task is to grow this base and drive the business forward through new products and services.

We offer you

• A flexible and customer-oriented company with quick decision-making and a self-directed team
• Modern facilities and machinery that support smooth production
• A strong customer base, both in Finland and internationally
• Support in taking over the role, with the current entrepreneur/CEO available to assist under mutually agreed terms
• An extensive global dealer and agent network

What we expect from you

Success in this role requires a strong entrepreneurial mindset, a sales-driven approach, and the ability to develop and grow the business. You will excel in this position if you have skills, experience, and personal qualities in several of the following areas:

• Experience and knowledge in engineering workshop operations, the paper industry, and industrial services
• Ability to acquire new customers and ensure business growth both in Finland and internationally
• Understanding of financial management
• Experience in business development and scaling
• Proven ability in teamwork and developing a positive work culture
• Willingness to become an entrepreneur and part-owner, with the possibility to become the majority owner over an agreed schedule/terms
• Fluent Finnish and English

Why this is a great opportunity for you

• You will work with a well-known and trusted brand that already has an established network and customer base
• You’ll have access to a ready business with strong potential for growth
• You’ll be supported by a skilled and committed expert team, along with a comprehensive introduction to the company’s operations

Interested?

For more information, please contact Arespartners consultant Timo Savolainen, tel. +358 40 513 5996, available on Wednesday 22 Oct from 14:00–17:00, on Wednesday 29 Oct and on Wednesday 12 Nov from 09:00–11:00.

Please submit your application via the provided link by Sunday, 16 November 2025.