Kimmo Rantanen

Kimmo Rantanen has extensive experience in account and store management within the retail and sporting goods sectors. Currently serving as Area Account Manager at BSH Home Appliances Group since November 2006, Rantanen previously held the position of Store Manager/Product Manager at Veikon Kone from 2001 to 2006, overseeing sales and personnel management for up to 15 staff members and managing product assortment and marketing for three stores. Rantanen's earlier roles included District Manager for Scansport A/S in 2001 and Area Representative/Purchaser at Pexport Oy from 1997 to 2001, focusing on the importation of sports equipment from various countries and maintaining sales agreements with major retailers. Rantanen holds a degree from Kauppaoppilaitos Tampere.