Under the leadership of new CEO Tero Lehtonen, Axiom Advisors is evolving into a more comprehensive real estate advisory firm. Lehtonen, who previously served as CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Finland Oy (JLL), brings extensive experience in business growth. He will start as CEO and Partner at Axiom Advisors on September 16, 2024.
Lehtonen holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Economics and a Doctor of Science in Technology from the Helsinki University of Technology (now Aalto University). During his time at JLL Finland, Lehtonen built up company’s real estate valuation and strategic consulting services from scratch to a market leader, diversified its service offerings to be more client-centric, and established the company as a thought leader in the commercial real estate sector in Finland.
Axiom Advisors’ former CEO, Joona Reunanen, continues in a full-time working role in the company as the new Chairman of the Board. Reunanen is delighted that the “grand old man” of Finnish real estate valuation chose to join them.
“I have known Tero for 20 years. His broad experience across various roles in the real estate sector opens up new and exciting growth opportunities for us, and his background in a leading advisory firm aligns well with our development goals. However, I think that the most valuable aspects of Tero joining are his personality and his reputation as a person, colleague, and leader,” says Reunanen.
Reputation, Agility, and Expertise Drive Growth Even in These Times
Lehtonen has a broad understanding of the real estate and construction sector further strengthened by his active participation on several corporate boards. He is a board member of Jatke Group, S-Bank Properties, and Intecon, as well as an advisory board member of Finnish Property Owners Rakli. Lehtonen has been impressed by Axiom Advisors’ agility and growth-oriented approach. He notes that it is exceptional how the company has managed to grow even though the market has been very weak.
“When you succeed even in a challenging market, you have an excellent foundation to pursue growth and widen service offering more broadly. Axiom Advisors has clearly developed strategy that deliver results regardless of market situation,” Lehtonen states.
While quality and professionalism are central to Lehtonen’s vision, the Finnish footprint and the people at Axiom Advisors were equally compelling factors.
“What attracted me to the company were its excellent reputation, Finnish roots, and the skilled employees I have known for years,” says Lehtonen.
Axiom Advisors Oy is a Finnish commercial real estate advisory firm. Founded in 2019, the company provides services designed for the management of real estate assets for institutional investors in the office sector. Currently, these services include project leasing, real estate asset management, and strategic advisory. Axiom Advisors employs a total of 10 real estate professionals with decades of experience in understanding the needs of office occupiers. Our advisors have extensive experience with the challenges and opportunities faced by property owners. We offer solutions to ensure that properties best meet the needs and wishes of their users.
Additional Information:
Joona Reunanen
Partner
Axiom Advisors Oy
+358 45 179 8778
www.axiom.fi
Tero Lehtonen
CEO, Partner
Axiom Advisors Oy
+358 40 565 5389
www.axiom.fi