Transformation in operations is not a black and white issue, it's a combination of digital and traditional systems.

Managing director and senior partner Teemu Ruska leads BCG's M&A and post-merger integration work in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Since joining BCG 2001, Teemu has acquired deep knowledge and experience advising clients across a number of industries, especially energy, other process industries, industrial goods, and private equity. Teemu’s operational focus is on business transformation programs, M&A, and large-capital projects. 

Before joining BCG, Teemu worked for the Finnish utility Fortum.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Leads BCG's M&A and post-merger integration work in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East
  • Transformation and turnaround
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Post-merger integration
  • Due diligence
  • Growth strategy
  • Forecast modeling for long-term demand
  • Operational efficiency
  • Exit strategy

EDUCATION

  • MSc, power systems engineering, Helsinki University of Technology

Publications and Videos

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The CFO’s Vital Role in Corporate Transformation

CFOs can maintain a relentless focus on value creation by serving as strategic advisors to business leaders, overseeing performance, and communicating a persuasive equity story to investors.
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As Their Lead Slips, Nordics Look to Revitalize Growth

In the past, these countries have enjoyed levels of success that belie their small size. To keep that going, both government and the private sector need to transform themselves.
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Accelerating the Nordic Agenda: Lessons from Neighboring Countries and Abroad

To regain an economic edge, the Nordic countries should apply best practices, including reforming labor regulation and boosting innovation.
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Nordic Agenda 2016: Bringing Growth Back To Focus

The Nordic countries are losing their competitiveness, and a transformation is needed to change direction. We believe that by addressing the workforce gap—caused by the aging population—and by stimulating the most productive industries, the Nordics could return to a path of healthy economic growth.
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