Maarit has been with Ozgene since 2003, starting as a Marketing and Sales Coordinator while also serving as a Personal Assistant to the CEO. Over the years, Maarit has expanded Ozgene’s clientele to Finland, Sweden, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Argentina. Moreover, Maarit played a key role in developing Ozgene’s processes and tools for marketing, sales, and customer relationship management, leading to her promotion as Strategic Partnering Executive.

As an active participant in Ozgene’s Lean implementation since 2010, Maarit was a key driver in the process-driven transformation of the Strategic Partnering team. Drawing on her experience in Lean methodologies and process improvement, Maarit was elevated to the role of Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) at Ozgene. In her current capacity, Maarit works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop transformation strategy and build a culture that embraces change and encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Maarit holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from her home country, Finland, where she majored in international business. She also completed a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree at Curtin University in Australia with a Marketing major. Maarit is currently studying towards a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Utah State University with a Shingo specialization to gain a deep understanding of the principles and behaviours to make operational excellence sustainable.

When Maarit isn’t busy transforming Ozgene, you can find her at the Perth Finnish School, where she volunteers as a Finnish language and culture teacher. So if you are looking to brush up on your Finnish or your process improvement skills, just get in touch with Maarit!