Marianne Kantonen

Marianne Kantonen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in hospitality and service management. Currently serving as a People & Places Advisor at Epical since June 2023 and as a Hospitality & Facility Manager at Enfo since March 2022, Marianne has a robust history in account management from Booking.com, where tenure lasted from September 2017 to March 2022. Prior roles include managing residence operations at EF Education First and leading courses at the same organization. Additional experience spans various positions such as Front Office Trainee at Livin4Malaga apartments, Product Promoter at VeraVia Finland Oy, Shop Assistant at Viking Line, and Travel Guide at TUI Nordic. Academically equipped with a Master’s Degree in Service Management from Lund University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Administration/Management from Turku University of Applied Sciences, along with international academic exposure from the University of Deusto, Marianne Kantonen combines educational qualifications with a diverse professional background in tourism and hospitality.