Markku Pulkkinen

Markku Pulkkinen has extensive work experience in various leadership and sales roles within the technology industry. Markku is currently working as the Senior Vice President at Codento Oy since March 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Chairman of the Board at Luiste Oy from February 2021.

Before their current roles, Markku worked at Microsoft for a significant period. Markku held the position of Director, Partner Development from September 2017 to February 2021, where they focused on transforming outsourcing and hosting services partners' business models to cloud-based services. Markku also had the role of Director, Small and midmarket solutions & partners from July 2008 to August 2017, during which they managed the sales and development of the small and midmarket business segment along with the Microsoft partner ecosystem in Finland. Additionally, Markku worked as a Sales Director, Partner Sales and Sales Director, Midmarket Segment & Partners at Microsoft.

Markku's work history also includes several positions at Oracle. Markku served as Director, Alliances & Channels from June 2003 to May 2006, where they managed and developed Oracle's partnering business in Finland. Markku also held the role of Business Development Director, Channel Sales and Business Development Director, Oracle Exchange B2B-Marketplace solutions. Markku started their career at Oracle as a Marketing Manager and progressed to roles such as Product Sales Manager, Senior Technical Staff, System Test & Process, Software Specialist, and Project Manager.

Before entering the technology industry, Markku worked as a Class Instructor at the University of Helsinki from August 1987 to May 1989.

Overall, Markku Pulkkinen has a diverse and extensive background in leadership, sales, and technology-related roles in prominent companies such as Codento Oy, Luiste Oy, Microsoft, and Oracle.

Markku Pulkkinen holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science from the University of Helsinki. In addition, they have obtained a certification in Insight Selling, although no further details regarding the institution or the date of completion are provided.