UPCOMING EVENTS
WCS Community Pub Quiz 🤎
📅 Wednesday 4.11.2026
⏰ at 18:00 onwards
📍 Ruubert 180 (Iso Roobertinkatu 2, Helsinki)
Join us for a fun and relaxed Pub Quiz evening with the Women’s Career Society community! 🤎
Whether you're attending your first WCS event or reconnecting with familiar faces, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow community members, enjoy a fun evening together and get to know each other in a casual setting. Expect a light-hearted quiz, good company and plenty of laughs along the way! There will also be pizza to enjoy while catching up with old friends and getting to know new ones.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🤎
Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland
From international finance to representing Finland on the global stage. Before entering politics, Elina Valtonen spent a decade working at Nordea and the Royal Bank of Scotland in Helsinki, Copenhagen and London. Today, she serves as Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, bringing her international experience to a prominent leadership role. As a former software developer and investor, she has also been involved in setting up several tech startups.
Petra Pereyra, Advisor for Neighbourhood, Middle East, South-West and Central Asia
From studying international law in Helsinki to representing the European Union globally. Petra has built a career in EU external action, humanitarian aid and international partnerships, including leading communications in European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations and humanitarian assistance in West Africa. Most recently, she served as EU Ambassador to Botswana and the Southern African Development Community. Currently, she is Advisor for Neighbourhood, Middle East, South-West and Central Asia in DG ECHO, European Commission.
Päivyt Tallqvist, SVP Communications, Finnair
From internal and external communications roles at Nokia to shaping Finnair’s global voice. With over two decades of experience in corporate communications, Päivyt led Finnair’s global media relations before becoming SVP Communications and a member of the Executive Board in 2020, at a time when the covid pandemic almost halted global aviation. With her team, she is responsible for Finnair’s internal and external communications, including social media and customer communications development.
Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae, Board Professional and Business Leader
From executive roles at Procter & Gamble and Reckitt Benckiser to chairing some of the Nordics’ most recognised companies. Today, Sanna chairs the boards of Finnair, Posti and Orthex, with over 20 board positions throughout her career, including SAS, Paulig and Harvia. She has also helped take six companies public.
WCS Annual Panel Discussion - From Helsinki to the World
Dear Aalto University and Hanken students,
Women’s Career Society warmly invites you to an inspiring panel discussion featuring Elina Valtonen, Petra Pereyra, Päivyt Tallqvist, and Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae on Thursday, 12th of November at 18:00 in Balderin Sali (Aleksanterinkatu 12, 00170 Helsinki). 🤎
✨ It’s time for our biggest event of the year! This year’s annual panel discussion builds a bridge between Finnish and international working life, offering insights into the opportunities, challenges and diverse pathways of an international career.
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, understanding international perspectives has never been more relevant. 🌍 Join us for an evening of inspiring career journeys and thought-provoking discussions, as our distinguished panelists share their stories of curiosity, discovery, and international impact. Through these stories, we will explore the opportunities, challenges and unexpected turns that come with building a career across cultures.
🎓 Open to students at Aalto University and Hanken
🕘 Deadline to register: 8.11.2026 at 23:59
📩 Limited spots
Hope to see you there <3
Warm regards,
WCS board of 2026