CEO, Lead Global Societal Transformation & Renewal

Demos Helsinki; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Demos Helsinki seeks a CEO to lead the next strategic phase and organisational renewal. You will work with the Board to define priorities, shape the business model, and diversify funding while maintaining a strong governance framework and international partnerships.

You will steer the organisation toward sustainable impact, build an empowered leadership team, and foster a culture of trust, learning, and collaboration across a democratic environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for societal transformation and belief in a fair, sustainable, joyful next era.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new strategic phase and organisational renewal with the Board's oversight.
• Translate strategy into execution: set priorities, shape value proposition and funding base.
• Oversee governance, risk management and financial sustainability at an organisational level.
• Represent Demos Helsinki externally and build influence with partners and funders.
• Nurture a culture of trust, learning, and collaboration across a democratic organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic judgment

International network

Funding relations

English communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Governance and risk

Empathetic leadership

Learning mindset

Societal transformation

Job description

Demos Helsinki seeks a CEO to lead the next strategic phase and organisational renewal. You will work with the Board to define priorities, shape the business model, and diversify funding while maintaining a strong governance framework and international partnerships.

You will steer the organisation toward sustainable impact, build an empowered leadership team, and foster a culture of trust, learning, and collaboration across a democratic environment.