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Mikko Lehtoniemi

Critic · DISC type C
Head of IT Store Operations at SOK
📍 Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Mikko is a retail technology leader at SOK with over 15 years of experience in IT and business development. A graduate of the University of Tampere and a Certified SAFe 5 Agilist, colleagues describe him as a highly skilled and strong leader.

He has a unique background that combines deep IT expertise with experience in launching new business ventures within a large corporate environment.

Interesting fact: Mikko has progressed through several roles at SOK, from IT Development Manager to leading eCommerce and now heading IT for all store operations.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Head of IT Store Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Personality Overview

How Mikko shows up

ROI Driven
Precise
Objective Thinker

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Mikko cares about

Retail Technology
As Head of IT Store Operations, he focuses on large-scale IT implementations and shaping the future of how physical retail stores operate.
eCommerce Operations
He previously led the development of the Sokos. fi e-commerce platform and its supply chain, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from the ground up.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Head of IT Store Operations
SOK
1-2021 - 1-2026
Product and eCom Supply Chain Lead
SOK
10-2018 - 1-2021
IT Development Manager
SOK
4-2004 - 1-2009
System specialist
Pirkanmaan Osuuskauppa
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2003 - 2008
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
University of Tampere 1925-2018
2001 - 2003
Business Information Systems
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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