Heidi Kaunokoski

Heidi Kaunokoski has a diverse work experience spanning various marketing and communications roles. Heidi is currently the Marketing Director at Honkarakenne since August 2023, previously serving as the Marketing Manager from February 2020 to July 2023. Before that, they worked at Polar Electro Oy, where they held multiple positions, such as Marketing Communications Manager in Performance Products and Partnerships, as well as Social Media Manager. Prior to joining Polar Electro Oy, Heidi worked as the International Communications Manager at the Centre for International Mobility CIMO, where they were responsible for marketing Finland as a study destination. Heidi also worked as a Junior Adviser in Public Diplomacy at the Consulate General of Finland in New York, where they assisted in crisis communication during hurricane Sandy. Additionally, Heidi has experience as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Teclux, a Master's Thesis Researcher at Aalto Service Factory, and a Marketing and Sales Assistant at Ch5 Finland Oy. Throughout their roles, Heidi has demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing, project management, and brand presence.

Heidi Kaunokoski completed their high school education at Oulun normaalikoulu from 2003 to 2006. Heidi then pursued a Bachelor's Degree in International Business at Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu, graduating in 2009. In the same year, they began their Master's Degree in Marketing, International Design Business Management (IDBM), and Art management (ATCM) at Aalto University, which they completed in 2012. Concurrently, from 2009 to 2011, they also studied Art Theory, Criticism, and Management (ATCM) as a minor at the University of Helsinki. As part of their academic journey, Heidi participated in an exchange program at HEC Montréal in 2008, focusing on Marketing and International Business.