Juhani Ruuskanen
Summary
Seasoned top expert on Executive pay and wider reward services with business acumen. Works mainly with Remuneration Committees and Senior executives within Nordic Countries. Senior member within Korn Ferry's Executive Pay & Governance and Finance sector. EMEA practice expert on EU Pay transparency and Living wage concepts.
Been elected three times as Hay Group's top 3 performer globally. Youngest partner, Country and Regional General Manager nominated. 24 years with performance evaluations of 4 or 5.
Father of Aida, 13 years old. Divorced 2014. In relationship with Inka since 2021.
Keen reader. Main hobbies cycling, padel, running, gym, skiing, boating, travelling and good food.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Client Partner, Executive Pay & Governance
Korn Ferry
06.2021 - Current
- Acted as Consultant working EP&G and Reward in EMEA Region.
- Member of Korn Ferry's Finance Sector Steering team, EMEA. Focus on reward, since 2018.
- Led one of World's biggest Company's reward projects since 2023.
- Nominated as Senior Client Partner, 2021
- Nominated as advisory member of a Human Capital Committee in one of the largest listed companies in Finland, 2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients' needs.
- Conducted market research to lead and contribute strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Established credibility and strong relationships with clients through subject matter expertise and genuine understanding of their needs.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and surpassing client expectations.
- Delivered insightful presentations at events, positioning the company as a thought leader in the field.
Client Partner, EP&G & Reward Effectiveness
Korn Ferry
12.2015 - 04.2021
- See above Senior Client partner
- Expert member in the selection Board for the best Remuneration policy and Report, 2021. Co-operation with Nasdaq, Varma and DIF.
General Manager, Reward Effectiveness
Hay Group
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Acting as consultant on Executive Pay & Governance
- Responsible for building Hay Group's Reward Effectiveness methodology and practice
- Director, Key Clients in the Nordic Countries
General Manager, Nordic Countries
Hay Group
04.2009 - 04.2014
- Responsible for the Hay Group's Nordic business area.
- Management team member in Northern Europe
- Delivering the strategy and integration of the Nordic countries
- Acting as EP&G and reward Consultant
- Expert member at DIF on the matters of Human Capital Committee, 2011
- 100th incentive plan designed at 2007
- Member of the EP&G and reward global expert network at Hay Group
- Global incentive plan trainer at Hay Group
- European practice lead for Remuneration Committee services
General Manager, Finland
Hay Group
08.2004 - 04.2009
- Responsible for the Hay Group Finland
- Acting as a Consultant on Executive Pay and Governance and Reward
- Global Senior Partner nomination 2007
- Masterclass classification on Executive Pay and Governance and Reward 2005
Business Lead and Consultant
Hay Group
08.2000 - 07.2004
- Acting as Organizational, EP&G and Reward Consultant
- Led Hay Group's Finnish and Russian Information Services since 2001
- Management team member of Hay Group Information Services since 2002
- Nomination to Hay Group's EP&G and Reward networks in Europe, 2002
Associate Actuary
Tilastokeskus
02.1999 - 12.1999
- Acting as associate actuary at Prices & Wages department at Tilastokeskus
- Led a first phase of Tilastokeskus' development project to build its services to Internet
Several Positions
Merita, KOP
06.1989 - 09.1993
- Several positions in Retail banking and back-office at KOP and Merita
Education
Master of Science - Economics
University of Helsinki
Helsinki, FinlandNo Degree - Behavioral And Labor Economics
Ludwig Maximilian Universität
Munich, GermanyHigh School Diploma -
Apollon Yhteiskoulu
Helsinki, FinlandSkills
- Executive Pay & Governance
- Board compensation design
- Reward strategies and incentive development
- Reward effectiveness
- Performance management
- Mandates on Human Capital Committees
- Job evaluation techniques
- Sales Leadership
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Senior Client Partner, Executive Pay & Governance
Korn Ferry
06.2021 - Current
Client Partner, EP&G & Reward Effectiveness
Korn Ferry
12.2015 - 04.2021
General Manager, Reward Effectiveness
Hay Group
04.2014 - 12.2015
General Manager, Nordic Countries
Hay Group
04.2009 - 04.2014
General Manager, Finland
Hay Group
08.2004 - 04.2009
Business Lead and Consultant
Hay Group
08.2000 - 07.2004
Associate Actuary
Tilastokeskus
02.1999 - 12.1999
Several Positions
Merita, KOP
06.1989 - 09.1993
Master of Science - Economics
University of Helsinki
No Degree - Behavioral And Labor Economics
Ludwig Maximilian Universität
High School Diploma -
Apollon Yhteiskoulu
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