Ahjo Communications’ consultant Elisa Kähkönen has been awarded Young Talent of the Year 2025 at the Finnish Comms Awards Gala. The Finnish Comms Awards, organized annually in Helsinki by Marketing Finland, recognize excellence in marketing communications. The Young Talent category highlights outstanding communications consultants and specialists under the age of 35.
According to the jury, Elisa is a strategic communications professional who has rapidly advanced from intern to a consultant leading international accounts. She combines analytical thinking, creative problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills, establishing herself as a trusted partner for clients and colleagues.
Elisa has proven her ability to navigate complex operating environments and has played a key role in advancing communications within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Her work includes developing new communication concepts and tools that elevate the profession toward more strategic, impactful and forward-looking practices. Through her efforts, critical public health themes have gained greater visibility and societal relevance. Elisa represents the next generation of communications leaders — a young professional already influencing the future of the field.
“ A young professional’s talent shows in the way they help grow a company despite their age. At Ahjo, we focus on the most demanding areas of strategic communications, and Elisa has boldly deepened her expertise in highly specialised public affairs and international communications. Her industry insight also extends to some of the most complex market access issues in the pharmaceutical sector.”
– Sari-Liia Tonttila, CEO, Ahjo Communications
“Elisa demonstrates strong initiative and consistently operates at a high professional standard. She approaches each assignment with a strategic mindset, aligning closely with client objectives and fostering collaboration that advances team performance. Her development is notably swift, and she is exceptionally well-prepared to assume increasingly strategic and demanding responsibilities going forward.”
– Maria Kesti, Head of Operations, Ahjo Communications
Ahjo Communications
Ahjo is a strategic 360° communications agency with a spark. We specialize in corporate and consumer communications as well as consulting in the health, energy, and public sectors. Ahjo is part of the international Weber Shandwick network. We are particularly known for our expertise in crisis and strategic communications as well as training. We help our clients make wise use of AI in communications.
We are driven by responsible business. We want to put values and meaningfulness at the center as a foundation for growth. Our mission is to make our clients thought leaders.
“Communication can change the world.”
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