HEI HQ Team
Based in Helsinki, Finland, the HEI HQ Team is dedicated to our mission of delivering high-quality education to as many children as possible. At our headquarters, we embrace the HEI Way, which represents our foundational pedagogical and operational values. These principles are already evident in every HEI Schools center around the world.
As a global organization, we believe in the power of collaboration and diversity. Our team at HEI HQ comes from various backgrounds and cultures, bringing unique perspectives and ideas to the table. This allows us to continuously evolve and improve as we strive towards our shared goal of providing quality education for all. If you have a chance, we invite you to visit us at our head office in the lively city of Helsinki!

HEI Schools HQ team members

Lasse Lipponen, Professor and Co-Founder
Professor, department of Education, at the University of Helsinki.

Inkeri Aimonen, CEO
Chief Executive Officer

Tuomas Virtanen, CFO
Chief Financial Officer

Karoliina Nygren
Director, Pedagogy & Curriculum
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Heidi Tynkkynen
Director, Customer Success

Sami Mäkinen
Partnerships (Southeast Asia)
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Heikki Vartia
Partnerships (India, Africa, Americas)
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Aditi Katara
Partnerships (India)
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Isabella Bondestam
Account Management

Emma Lehti
Customer Experience

Andrew Dang
Marketing

Nancy Vongjatuporn
Projects

Iida-Lotta Vilkki
Human Resources & Office

Paula Hoppu
Pedagogy & Curriculum

Riina Seinelä
Pedagogy & Curriculum (on maternity leave)