Sari Rimpilainen

Sari Rimpilainen, MBA, M.Sc., is a highly experienced professional in sports and event management, currently serving as Special Advisor in the High Performance Unit of the Finnish Olympic Committee since January 2019. With a strong background in leading cross-functional preparation processes for various Olympic and international sporting events, Sari has held leadership roles such as Chief of Mission. Prior experience includes serving as Group Director at Octagon, managing global motorsport sponsorships for Shell, and Client Director at Malja BTL Oy, overseeing impactful marketing campaigns for major clients. Sari's extensive experience also encompasses senior roles in organizing prestigious events like the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Educational qualifications include an MBA in International Business and Marketing from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of Jyvaskyla.