In addition to our close-knit working community, another key strength of our business is our committed partnership, which works purposefully alongside our people to support our long-term success.

Piia Ahonen has been invited to join Svalner Atlas Finland as a Partner as of 1 June 2026. At the same time, she will assume leadership of our Indirect Tax practice.

In her new role, Piia will be responsible for the strategic development, growth and leadership of the Indirect Tax practice. Her responsibilities will include strengthening our service offering, driving business growth, and leading the team’s operations.

Piia joins Svalner Atlas from Hannes Snellman, where she has served as a Specialist Partner since 2019. She has more than 25 years of experience in indirect taxation, and her career also includes previous roles at the Finnish Tax Administration and EY.

Piia is known for her deep expertise in indirect taxation, her solution-oriented approach, and her practical way of engaging with both clients and colleagues. She combines strong technical knowledge with commercial understanding, clear communication, and extensive experience in developing expertise within teams.

“Piia is a highly respected professional among both clients and colleagues. She has a strong perspective on how indirect tax advisory is evolving and how we can serve our clients even better,” says Petteri Rapo, Managing Partner of Svalner Atlas Finland.

“I am excited about this new phase in my career and the opportunity to become part of Svalner Atlas’s growth journey, which I have followed in the market for some time. I look forward to working with my new colleagues and to creating the greatest possible value for our clients both in Finland and internationally,” says Piia.

Svalner Atlas Finland is part of the Svalner Atlas Advisors group. We provide indirect tax advisory services in both domestic and cross-border matters as part of an integrated Northern European expert network, supported by our global partner coverage. Read more about us.