Jukka Kuusala

Jukka Kuusala is an experienced banking professional currently serving as SVP - Global Head of Trade Finance and Head of Trade Finance Finland at Danske Bank since July 2022. Prior to this role, Jukka worked at Handelsbanken from February 2010 to July 2022, where responsibilities included heading Trade & Export Finance & Cash Management Sales and Corporate Banking. Jukka's career also includes a position as Assistant Vice President of Trade Finance at Nordea Bank Finland Plc from October 2007 to February 2010 and a Senior Specialist in Documentary Credits at Stora Enso from April 2003 to October 2007. Jukka has a strong background in export and import trade finance, focusing on documentary credits, guarantees, collections, and export finance, as well as managing bank and country risks in financing. Jukka holds a degree from the University of Northampton.