Irja Kivijärvi
Who?
I joined TELA as an executive assistant in January 2026. I came here from Helsinki Regional Transport (HSL). I have extensive experience in similar roles, including at the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), Finnish Construction Industries (RT) and the Central Union of Finnish Taxpayers. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Responsibilities
- Managing the MD’s and directors’ diaries
- Coordinating requests for nominations
- Meeting and travel arrangements
- Internal office services
Ask me
- Meeting and travel arrangements
- The management team’s calendar appointments
- Matters relating to the TELA office
The pension system is like a slowly growing tree that eventually bears fruit.
Irja Kivijärvi, Executive assistant
In my spare time:
Outside work, I try to keep active in various ways – group exercise classes, equipment-based Pilates and Nordic walking. I also do crossword puzzles, read and spend time with my family and friends.