NestorPartners  Finland   “Benefit from experience”
Mission and Values To offer the diverse and extensive experience of the Nestor members to benefit today’s corporate management To provide the client with service that is professional, impartial, ethical, confidential, accountable and free of conflict of interest
  Members NestorPartners was formed in 1978 Its members have had long, successful careers in Finland and abroad They’ve held senior positions in large corporations, the public sector, non-profit organizations or as entrepreneurs and specialists.  The group consists of some 60 active members (“Nestors”) plus 35 senior members. NestorPartners is an association: NestorPartners ry Chairman of NestorPartners: Mr. Jorma Kielenniva Chairman of the International Committee: Dr. Kari Sipilä Chairman of the Nestorpool: Mr. Heikki Ojanperä
  Sectors NestorPartners members represent the following industries: Banks, finance and insurance  Building, construction  Chemicals  Consulting  Energy  Food and consumer goods  Foreign trade  Forestry  Hotels & restaurants   Media & publishing  Metal and engineering  Telecommunication, electronics
  Functions NestorPartners members represent the following functions: Board membership  General management  Finance  International operations and export  Sales and marketing  Logistics  Reorganization and restructuring  Strategic and corporate planning  Corporate acquisitions and legal matters Technology and innovation management and consulting
  The Nestor Approach Nestors serve as senior advisors on a project basis. Nestors define the problem areas (scope of work) with the client. Nestors short-list and present their most qualified member(s) from their diverse membership for the task at hand. Nestors develop a contract with the customer that includes the schedule and deliverables.
  Products and services Nestors as Mentors: partnering as an advisor and discussion partner  Nestors in the International Arena: serving as specialists and advisors in international projects  Nestor on Board: helping a company develop and increase its value Nestor Senior Advisors: advisory tasks or team members for organizations and companies domestically and internationally Nestor Clinic: a quick and practical  tool to analyze and resolve  a company’s business problems  New Market Entry: advising a foreign company wanting to open a business in Finland
Nestors as Mentors Serving as a mentor, a Nestor defines the goals and schedule with the client’s beneficiary (“actor”). Mentoring shares experience and knowledge to develop and support the actor in his/her role.  The mentor and the actor form a partnership whereby the mentor helps the actor to evaluate issues from various perspectives and improve his/her decision-making ability.  The areas of mentoring stem from the needs of the actor, such as personal development, personnel management skills or addressing specific business issues.
  I n the international arena Nestors have extensive experience serving as specialists and advisors in international projects covering a multitude of industries, including: import-export projects throughout the EU, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Turn-around Management  ( EBRD TAM) projects TV digitalization projects under contract to the Finnish Foreign Ministry advice and support for foreign companies looking to enter the Finnish market
  Member of CESES NestorPartners is a member of the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) CESES has 24 member organisations throughout the EU   Missions: demand driven, short, direct, effective  Operations: 5,000 missions per year in over 100 countries Workforce: 25,000 experts Experts: experienced, senior, volunteer Clients: cannot afford expensive consultants Sectors: SMEs, public/private institutions Control: extensive monitoring & reporting Results: stronger private & public sector  Source: Ceses
  Nestors as Board Members Board membership is another way for a Nestor to help a company develop and increase its value.  Nestors provide expertise in:   change strategy implementation effective board processes specific industries “ coaching” the owner, the board or management turn-around situations leadership change, including succession planning risk management Mergers & Acquisitions financing, raising capital
  Nestor Clinics   Clinics are a way Nestors can help the company management. Here’s how it works: The company management and two or three Nestors meet to analyze the company’s situation. The company management and Nestor agree on a workshop (“clinic”) theme. Nestors recommend their best-suited member to conduct the clinic. The company management and chosen Nestor meet to ensure that the cooperation will be worthwhile. After proper preparation, the Nestor leads a clinic lasting a half to one day.
New Market Entry Case: international company wants to enter the Finnish market  Nestor solution: A carefully chosen partner (Senior Advisor) with the appropriate background supports and advises.  This can mean involvement in one or more of the following  examples: Assessment of market potential and entry planning Business plan development Pilot testing Resource identification of services including legal, accounting, taxes, auditing, recruiting and site selection All-round help in getting the business up and running through the Senior Advisor’s  broad network of contacts (suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies, etc.) Corporate governance and board membership
Contact information Address: NestorPartners ry Mannerheimintie 76 A PL 999 00101 Helsinki FINLAND Office manager: Mr. Veli-Jussi Niemi Telephone numbers: Office +358-9-229 229 26        GSM  +358-40-701 1227        Fax  +358-9-229 229 99 E-mail: info@nestorpartners.fi Web: www.nestorpartners.fi

NestorPartners Presentation

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    NestorPartners Finland “Benefit from experience”
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    Mission and ValuesTo offer the diverse and extensive experience of the Nestor members to benefit today’s corporate management To provide the client with service that is professional, impartial, ethical, confidential, accountable and free of conflict of interest
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    MembersNestorPartners was formed in 1978 Its members have had long, successful careers in Finland and abroad They’ve held senior positions in large corporations, the public sector, non-profit organizations or as entrepreneurs and specialists. The group consists of some 60 active members (“Nestors”) plus 35 senior members. NestorPartners is an association: NestorPartners ry Chairman of NestorPartners: Mr. Jorma Kielenniva Chairman of the International Committee: Dr. Kari Sipilä Chairman of the Nestorpool: Mr. Heikki Ojanperä
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    SectorsNestorPartners members represent the following industries: Banks, finance and insurance Building, construction Chemicals Consulting Energy Food and consumer goods Foreign trade Forestry Hotels & restaurants Media & publishing Metal and engineering Telecommunication, electronics
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    FunctionsNestorPartners members represent the following functions: Board membership General management Finance International operations and export Sales and marketing Logistics Reorganization and restructuring Strategic and corporate planning Corporate acquisitions and legal matters Technology and innovation management and consulting
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    TheNestor Approach Nestors serve as senior advisors on a project basis. Nestors define the problem areas (scope of work) with the client. Nestors short-list and present their most qualified member(s) from their diverse membership for the task at hand. Nestors develop a contract with the customer that includes the schedule and deliverables.
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    Productsand services Nestors as Mentors: partnering as an advisor and discussion partner Nestors in the International Arena: serving as specialists and advisors in international projects Nestor on Board: helping a company develop and increase its value Nestor Senior Advisors: advisory tasks or team members for organizations and companies domestically and internationally Nestor Clinic: a quick and practical tool to analyze and resolve a company’s business problems New Market Entry: advising a foreign company wanting to open a business in Finland
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    Nestors as MentorsServing as a mentor, a Nestor defines the goals and schedule with the client’s beneficiary (“actor”). Mentoring shares experience and knowledge to develop and support the actor in his/her role. The mentor and the actor form a partnership whereby the mentor helps the actor to evaluate issues from various perspectives and improve his/her decision-making ability. The areas of mentoring stem from the needs of the actor, such as personal development, personnel management skills or addressing specific business issues.
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    In the international arena Nestors have extensive experience serving as specialists and advisors in international projects covering a multitude of industries, including: import-export projects throughout the EU, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Turn-around Management ( EBRD TAM) projects TV digitalization projects under contract to the Finnish Foreign Ministry advice and support for foreign companies looking to enter the Finnish market
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    Memberof CESES NestorPartners is a member of the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) CESES has 24 member organisations throughout the EU Missions: demand driven, short, direct, effective Operations: 5,000 missions per year in over 100 countries Workforce: 25,000 experts Experts: experienced, senior, volunteer Clients: cannot afford expensive consultants Sectors: SMEs, public/private institutions Control: extensive monitoring & reporting Results: stronger private & public sector Source: Ceses
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    Nestorsas Board Members Board membership is another way for a Nestor to help a company develop and increase its value. Nestors provide expertise in: change strategy implementation effective board processes specific industries “ coaching” the owner, the board or management turn-around situations leadership change, including succession planning risk management Mergers & Acquisitions financing, raising capital
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    NestorClinics Clinics are a way Nestors can help the company management. Here’s how it works: The company management and two or three Nestors meet to analyze the company’s situation. The company management and Nestor agree on a workshop (“clinic”) theme. Nestors recommend their best-suited member to conduct the clinic. The company management and chosen Nestor meet to ensure that the cooperation will be worthwhile. After proper preparation, the Nestor leads a clinic lasting a half to one day.
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    New Market EntryCase: international company wants to enter the Finnish market Nestor solution: A carefully chosen partner (Senior Advisor) with the appropriate background supports and advises. This can mean involvement in one or more of the following examples: Assessment of market potential and entry planning Business plan development Pilot testing Resource identification of services including legal, accounting, taxes, auditing, recruiting and site selection All-round help in getting the business up and running through the Senior Advisor’s broad network of contacts (suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies, etc.) Corporate governance and board membership
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    Contact information Address:NestorPartners ry Mannerheimintie 76 A PL 999 00101 Helsinki FINLAND Office manager: Mr. Veli-Jussi Niemi Telephone numbers: Office +358-9-229 229 26        GSM +358-40-701 1227        Fax +358-9-229 229 99 E-mail: info@nestorpartners.fi Web: www.nestorpartners.fi