Nokia used to form part of Finland’s national identity. This was evident also when the first non-Finn, Stephen Elop, was appointed Nokia’s CEO.
Jorma Ollila commented in Financial Times in September 2010, that the appointment of Elop would not alter the “special relationship” of Nokia with Finland.
Of course, the importance of Nokia has already been declining for some years. Last night’s deal in which most of Nokia was sold to Microsoft obviously implies a less Nokia-centered identity for Finland. Can it also contribute to a less corporate-centered identity? Continue reading