Summary
Janne Lehtinen is a seasoned strategic leader combining 13+ years of experience in marketing, product innovation and customer success with a track record of building businesses from agency strategy to startup boardrooms. Currently VP of Development and Customer Success for Retail Media at Aller Media Nordic and founder of Slide Monkey Consulting, he blends commercial ROMI-focused thinking with hands-on innovation in digital services, AI and robotics. He has led cross-functional transformation programs at major retailers and agencies (SOK, TBWA) and backed early-stage ventures as investor and advisor. Known as a "change and development" operator, he converts creative concepts—from reality-TV formats to digital products—into executable business plans. Based in Helsinki, he brings a rare mix of marketing copywriting roots, corporate strategy depth, and founder-level grit. Notably, his background spans both communications and technical product arenas, enabling rapid alignment between creative teams and engineering partners.
13 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Corporal, Army Anti-Aircraft forces, Corporal, Army Anti-Aircraft forces at Military service
Exchange year, American Studies, Exchange year, American Studies at Keele University
BA, Industrial Marketing, English Philology, BA, Industrial Marketing, English Philology at University of Oulu
English, Finnish, Swedish, German