SHIFT Business Festival is an event medium, which brings together C-level decision-makers, business developers, and tech heads from growth companies across the board. The highlight of the year is a two-day business festival in Turku, Finland. We encourage and support our festival attendees and partners to find their competitive advantage in new technology applications and intelligent business, which is both profitable and sustainable.

SHIFT team is an effective and dynamic entity with an open and transparent working culture. We respect diversity of opinions and constructive feedback. The event industry is going through drastic changes, which opens opportunities for leaving your mark to it with the team. Companies we have worked with over the years include some of the top companies in the world and we are looking for further international growth in the upcoming years. The board of directors works in close collaboration with the CEO and offers their support when needed.

We are now looking for a Chief Executive Officer to create the story further.

The CEO is responsible for the strategic work and operative leadership of the organisation. The person chosen for the position is expected to take the lead of SHIFT’s vision and to have the ability to clearly communicate this vision to the team as well as profitably manage the overall project. As CEO you will be the face and voice of SHIFT.

In addition to the above mentioned, your main tasks will include:

• Leading the company’s business operations, resources and the operational team

• Managing the company’s finances and financial planning

• Developing the festival concept with SHIFT’s executive team

• Negotiating partnerships and working in close collaboration with our company partners, exhibitors and other related networks

What we expect from you:

• Experience with leading business operations and ability to lead a team

• Experience with strategic leadership and managing complex projects

• Background and/or a demonstrated interest in the following fields: business development, sustainable business, technology or future studies

• Understanding of the event industry – both large scale on-site productions and online/virtual productions

• Understanding business drivers and challenges of companies

• Experience in sales and a customer- and sales-oriented approach

• Creative mindset and ability to take independent decisions in a hectic environment

• International and future-oriented mindset

Successful applicants hold relevant work experience as well as professional working proficiency in English. We also expect willingness and ability to occasionally travel abroad.

SHIFT headquarters is in Turku, Finland and part of the team working in Helsinki.

Application period opens 12 August 2020. Send your application as soon as possible, but the latest on 31 August 2020. The recruitment decision will be taken in September and the handover period starts the latest on 1 October 2020. Please note that the position can be filled as soon as we find the right candidate. If you want more information or have any questions before submitting your application, please reach out to our current CEO Mari Männistö at +358 45 8684 808 during these time slots:

Monday 17 August 2020, 10:00–14:00 Wednesday 19 August 2020, 10:00–14:00