Kukka Karenniemi

Kukka Karenniemi currently serves as the Head of Global Joint Business and Partnerships at Finnair, a position held since September 2011, focusing on driving profitability and growth across America, China, Japan, and Europe. Karenniemi has held various leadership roles within Finnair, including Director of Asia Joint Business & Partnerships, where management of complex negotiations helped expand the company's presence in key markets, and Director of Japan Joint Business & Partnerships. Prior to Finnair, Karenniemi worked as a consultant at IBM, specializing in strategy and transformation, and began a career in retail banking at Handelsbanken. Education includes a Master's Degree in Economics & Business Administration with a focus on International Business from Aalto University, complemented by studies at Linköping University and UADE Business School.