Biography
Maija is passionate about digital transformation and about female empowerment. Building on 18 years experience in international public affairs, government relations and interest representation, Maija has accumulated expertise in various sectors including financial services and digital technology, as well as practical competence in strategic advisory services.
She has lived in London, Stockholm, Brussels and Berlin, and her professional portfolio has covered Germany, Northern and Eastern Europe.
In addition to her corporate career, Maija is a fully trained and certified systemic coach. A keen communicator and goal-driven leader, she thrives working with a wide range of political and corporate stakeholders, always encouraging a solution-oriented approach and finding paths to personal and professional development.
Maija’s academic background is a combination of EU integration, philosophy and international relations, with degrees from University College London and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Currently based in Berlin, Maija is a member of the Advisory Board at Quadriga Public Affairs MBA, and co-founder of de’ge’polW, a Berlin-based network for female policy advisors.