Niina Majaniemi

Niina Majaniemi, MBA, is a globally recognized expert in empathy and emotional intelligence, inclusive leadership, digital accessibility and workplace wellbeing, with more than 20 years of experience in international business and the tech industry—including roles at Microsoft and Nokia. She speaks Finnish and English fluently. She is a published author, peer‑reviewed academic contributor, and sought‑after keynote speaker whose work bridges research, strategy, and human experience. Niina’s thought leadership has been commissioned by organizations such as Microsoft, Adobe, and Manpower. At Microsoft, she has designed global training programs, produced large‑scale wellbeing events, and authored an eBook on human‑centered leadership. Her core expertise lies in helping leaders turn emotional intelligence, accessibility, and responsible AI into measurable business results. She is known as an empathy strategist, accessibility advocate, workplace culture architect, and advisor to executives who want to lead with clarity, compassion, and strategic influence. In addition to her corporate and academic credentials, Niina brings a deeply personal dimension to her work. After losing a family member traumatically, she began speaking openly about grief, trauma, and psychological safety at work. She now delivers trauma‑informed keynotes on how organizations can support employees through crisis, loss, and life‑altering events—while maintaining performance, dignity, and humanity. Her talks on mental health at work, suicide prevention, grief leadership, and handling trauma in the workplace have resonated with audiences across industries and cultures. Niina’s mission is simple and transformative: we do not have to choose between humanity and profit. Modern leadership can—and must—deliver both.