Anne Larilahti

Head of Global Policy Initiatives

Nokia Siemens Networks

Working for Nokia Siemens Networks, Anne Larilahti is responsible for policy and regulation issues regarding environment, and economic impact of ICT. She maintains an active dialogue with industry bodies, governments and international organsiations, as well as telecommunications operators across the globe to achieve a favourable environment where environmentally, socially and financially sustainable business can be conducted.

Previously, Anne headed the Envrionmentally Sustainable Business program at Nokia Siemens Networks. Together with a group of experts around the company she was looking at combining companys solutions and services with environmental issues, building an offering that took into consideration both the companys impact on the environment as well as the normal financial requirements or business.

Anne joined Nokia in 1996 and has since held various positions in marketing and business development. She has gained experience both from Mobile Phones and Networks parts of the company working in Finland and in the Netherlands. Prior to joining the Environmental Affairs team Anne worked as Head of Strategy and Market Development in Nokia New Growth Markets team, attaining insight into social and ecological issues in developing countries.

Anne holds an MSc (econ.) degree from the University of Tampere, Finland. Outside the office she engages in alpine skiing, running and reading.