Vice President of People Operations & Talent Acquisition
Konecranes
Ilkka Lagerström is the Vice President of People Operations & Talent Acquisition at Konecranes, bringing over 15 years of experience in driving strategic talent initiatives across national and international markets. With a deep background in consultancy, recruitment services, HR shared services, and operational development, Ilkka has played a key role in shaping agile, scalable people strategies. His expertise spans talent acquisition, employer branding, service architecture, and the future of work — with a special focus on AI, automation, and digitalization within HR.
A passionate people leader and advocate for continuous improvement, Ilkka combines a business-driven mindset with a strong commitment to creating high-impact, human-centered experiences. Outside of work, he’s a proud father of three, a devoted husband, and an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys floorball, mountain biking, and swimming.
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