Ia Adlercreutz

Ia Adlercreutz is a Professor of Practice at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, where she belongs to the Artpreneurship research group exploring the role of artistic creativity in business and leadership. She is also founder and CEO of Co-founders Oy, a consultancy that helps companies align strategy, culture, and creativity in times of transformation.

With more than 20 years of leadership experience in Nordic and global companies such as Kekkilä, Fiskars, and Harvia, Ia combines board-level business expertise with a background in the arts. She is a third-generation entrepreneur, a farmer, and a mother of five. Her multifaceted background gives her a rare capacity to view life, business, and society through many different lenses.

Ia’s research focuses on how artistic methods can strengthen leadership, culture, and innovation — offering businesses new ways to navigate uncertainty and create meaning.