Ville Parkkinen

Ville Parkkinen is a senior lecturer at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences since March 2023, with extensive experience in the food industry spanning over a decade. Prior roles include Chef De Cuisine and Product Specialist at Fredman Group Oy, and Food Product Manager at Restel Ravintolat Oy, Sodexo Finland, and Caternet Finland Oy. Ville also served as Product Group Manager at Apetit Plc, overseeing fresh fruits, vegetables, and lunch salads. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Strategic Thinking and Management, vocational qualifications in Restaurant/Food Services Management, and various degrees focused on culinary arts and food product development.