Ylä-Anttila brings with her exceptionally broad experience in strategic leadership, media, and communications.
She served as CEO of Yleisradio from 2018 to 2025 and, prior to that, as Editor-in-Chief of MTV from 2001 to 2018. Over the course of her extensive career, she has built wide-ranging networks and a deep understanding of public affairs, security of supply, and collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Currently, Ylä-Anttila also serves as Chair of the Board of Kulta ry, the central organization for the arts and culture sector.
At Miltton, Ylä-Anttila will support clients and expert teams particularly in strategic communications, crisis communications, and navigating the evolving societal landscape.
“I am delighted to join Miltton’s skilled, agile and international team at a time when the world, business, and media are undergoing significant transformation. I believe that practical, real-life experience in crisis communications can be valuable to others as well. My strengths lie in inspiring people and human-centric leadership. These create vitality and, ultimately, results. It is great to contribute to advancing issues that Finland as a whole needs,” says Merja Ylä-Anttila.
Ylä-Anttila’s experience has been shaped in roles where strategic leadership, building trust, and operating under pressure have been central.
Ylä-Anttila’s appointment strengthens Miltton’s ability to help clients operate in a changing media and societal environment, where crises, uncertainty, and rapid change underscore the importance of strategic communications and trust-building.
