Ilkka Starck has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Ilkka began their career in 2000 at F-Secure Inc, where they served as Executive Vice President until 2003. In 2004, they joined Yomi as VP and later moved to Solid Information Technology, where they held the position of Vice President until 2008. In the same year, they joined IBM as WW Sales Director and subsequently moved to Efore Oyj as Executive Vice President. In 2010, Ilkka became the CEO of Evitec Ltd and served in that role until 2023, when they transitioned to become a Board Member. Ilkka also serves as a Board Member at Procentia, Citywork Oy, and Mitta Oy. In 2023, they joined Helmet Capital as a Partner.
Ilkka Starck completed their MSc in Telecommunication and Industrial Economics from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan from 1989 to 1993. There is no information available about their education after this period, but it is known that they had some experience in the Army. However, the specific details of their field of study and degree obtained during their time in the Army are not provided.