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Hion's Katja Vakula named to Tivi's Top 50 Women Tech Leaders list
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Hion's Chief Design Officer, Katja Vakula, has been selected for the prestigious Tivi Top 50 Women Tech Leaders list. The nomination is a great recognition of Katja's long-term work as an advocate and developer of human-centric digital design.
Katja is known as a pioneer in human-centric technology. She has a phenomenal ability to bring together three vital pieces of a successful digital service: business objectives, real user needs, and the opportunities offered by new technologies like artificial intelligence.
From bioproduct technology to the core of digital services
Katja’s career path is an inspiring example of open-mindedness and continuous learning. Originally studying bioproduct technology, Katja eventually transitioned into digital services and design. On this path, she has commendably succeeded in keeping people firmly at the center of products and services. As technology becomes more complex, the importance of the human perspective only grows.
Over the years, Katja has gathered solid experience in complex projects and strategic partnerships: she has worked on demanding service design projects for large international clients and provided highly regarded strategic consulting for company management teams.
"It is a great honor to receive recognition in such a prominent, distinguished, and inspiring company. It is close to my heart to promote the development of digital services from a human perspective and to show that it also brings real value to business."
–Katja Vakula, Chief Design Officer, Hion
"Especially in this era of AI, the conversation around digital services revolves almost exclusively around technology. Throughout her career, Katja has reminded us that the best technology is that which stems from people – and this exact perspective is now more valuable than ever. I am proud that we get to take this thinking forward at Hion under her leadership."
–Janne Tuominiemi, Partner, Hion
Sharing expertise and finding balance
Alongside her day job, Katja is an active industry developer and speaker. She has been spotted sharing her expertise at WordPress Finland events, as well as Google Cloud’s and Codento’s AI Day. She has also been involved in a Women in Tech event hosting workshops and judging at Grand One.
Although technology and digital design are captivating, a top professional also knows the importance of recovery. In her free time, Katja has sought counterbalance to her work by studying to become a yoga instructor.
The entire Hion team warmly congratulates Katja on this wonderful and well-deserved recognition! 🎉
Read the Tivi article here:
https://www.tivi.fi/uutiset/a/b86399eb-b4b9-45c9-9f22-2f3cff3d6443
Hion is a software company founded in 2001 that acts as a strategic digital partner for organizations wanting to develop their digital customer experience sustainably through data, design, and artificial intelligence. Hion designs, builds, and further develops digital customer experience touchpoints for its clients: online services, applications, and e-commerce stores. Hion does pioneering work in creating ecologically sustainable digital services and is one of Finland’s largest and most experienced WordPress partners. Hion’s clients include Kemira, S Group, the Finnish Red Cross, Otavamedia, and the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, among others.
