Petri Syvänne is a Nordic–Baltic growth executive specialised in technology and large-scale business transformation within the BFSI sector. As CEO of AO Finland & AO Behavioural Banking, he builds and leads organisations using data, Behavioural Analytics, and AI to turn strategic intent into measurable outcomes across revenue growth, customer activation, and operational resilience.
Petri's background includes senior leadership and advisory roles at Nordea, Accenture Nordic, Tietoevry, and Bain & Co., an unusually rare combination of perspectives from the inside Tier1 bank, global consulting, and leading technology vendors. He was one of the early pioneers of Open Banking in the Nordic region, helping to shape the frameworks and commercial models that have since become industry standard.
Today, Petri leads the expansion of a high-performance IT engineering and Behavioural Analytics capability across the region, and advocates for Agentic AI as a practical lever for IT development velocity and competitive differentiation. Beyond his executive role, Petri is an active participant in the Nordic fintech scene as an investor, mentor, and adviser, supporting the next generation of founders and growth companies across the region. He emphasizes business acumen and commercial clarity, disciplined execution, and a deep understanding of business logic, regulation, and financial ecosystems, ensuring that technology translates into sustainable business advantage.

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