HEIKKI HÄRTSIÄ

Senior Advisor

heikki.hartsia(at)xdsolutions.fi

Heikki Härtsiä is the Senior Advisor of XD Solutions. He is part of the Digital Defence Ecosystem coordinator team, with a diverse background in defence-related positions, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership.

Heikki's foundation lies in the defence industry, where he has served in various roles, including Business sector Vice President, Division Director, Account Executive, and Entrepreneur. His tenure in these roles has gained him an in-depth understanding of defence operations, national readiness and life cycle management.

He has led cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and implementing strategies that optimized departmental performance.

Overall, Heikki’s professional journey reflects adaptability, a commitment to excellence, and a track record of delivering tangible results in diverse positions in the defence field. His ability to bridge his expertise with entrepreneurial innovation and executive leadership skills makes him a valuable, dynamic and strategic team player.

Areas of Expertise

  • Defence Industry

  • Life-cycle Management

  • Emergency Supply Management

  • National Readiness

Experience

  • Entrepreneur, Härtsiä Consulting, 2020 -

  • Vice President, Readiness and Operational Planning, Millog Oy, 2015 - 2019

  • Vice President, Partnerships and Customers, Millog Oy, 2008 - 2014

  • Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Insta Defsec Oy, 2006 - 2007

  • Vice President, Defence Business, Instrumentointi Oy, 2002 - 2005

  • Division Director, Instrumentointi Oy, 1991 - 2001

  • Deputy Division Director, Instrumentointi Oy,1990

  • Manager, Repair Facility, Instrumentointi Oy, 1987 - 1990

Education

  • M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace engineering, Helsinki University of Technology

  • National Defence Course, Special Course 52, 2017

  • 18ème Session Européenne des Responsables d’Armement (SERA), Ministère de la Défence, France, 2006

  • National Defence Course 169, 2003

  • F/A-18 Technical and Management Course, McDonnell Douglas, USA, 1995

  • Regional Defence Course, Häme, 1994

  • Strategic Business Management (TOTI), 1986 - 1987