Boost Strengthens Growth and Work Culture – Saara Ikonen to Lead Growth and Human Resources

Boost Brothers Oy, a construction management company, has appointed Saara Ikonen, M.Sc. (Eng.), M.Sc. (Econ.), as its Head of Growth and Human Resources. This appointment reinforces Boost’s goal of growing in a controlled manner and providing its experts with the best possible environment to develop, make an impact, and succeed in their work.

– Alongside growth, it is of paramount importance to us to take care of our people and our culture. Ikonen’s appointment strengthens our ability to build Boost for the long term so that our experts can truly thrive and find their work meaningful, says Boost’s CEO Juho-Kusti Kajander.

The goal: the best environment for experts to develop and succeed

At Boost, Saara Ikonen is responsible for supporting the company’s growth, recruitment, developing the employer brand, and matters related to employee well-being and skills development. Her role is to ensure that Boost’s growth strengthens the company’s culture and is expert-driven.

Ikonen’s role emphasizes leadership that supports self-direction, operating models based on trust, and enabling the professional development of experts at various stages of their careers.

– Boost’s strength lies in its people. My goal is to ensure that we can grow in a way that supports our experts’ well-being, learning, and impact—and that Boost is seen as an attractive workplace for future Boost employees as well, says Ikonen.

This appointment supports Boost’s goal of being Europe’s leading construction management company, as well as being recognized for its strong work culture and an exceptionally good work environment for its experts.