Manu Aunola

Manu Aunola is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kolima Distillery Oy, which specializes in producing high-quality moonshine and other alcoholic beverages since December 2021. In addition, Manu serves as a Board Member for the Finnish Kase Ha Budo Karate Academy and holds advisory roles at DigiPlaza and Thunder Road Oy. Previous experience includes strategic business development and coaching, with a focus on organizational growth and adaptation in changing environments. Notable past positions include Business Agent for Pihtiputaan kunta, where business growth was facilitated, and Project Manager at Kehittämisyhtiö Witas Oy, focusing on developing travel areas in Northern Central Finland. Manu Aunola holds a Licentiate of Science in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Tampere and an M.Sc. in Corporate Strategy from the University of Jyväskylä.