Anni Ahola-Siikala

Anni Ahola-Siikala has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Anni started their career as an Accounting Assistant at Oy Nordic Moneta Ab in 2008. From there, they worked as a Customer Service Representative at Z-Fashion Finland OY and as a Receptionist at SATS Finland Oy. In 2010, they became a Recruiting Consultant at Henkilöstöpalvelu Efectivo, handling sales, recruiting processes, and acquiring new customers.

In 2011, they worked on a Master's thesis project as a Market Researcher for Royal Caribbean International. The project focused on creating a consumer-driven business model for the cruise line industry and was published as a book.

From 2012 to 2013, Anni served as a Marketing Assistant at PartyLite, where they were responsible for market estimates, pricing, campaign planning, and event organizing. Anni then joined Sirowa Helsinki as a Brand Manager in 2014, taking care of the lifecycle of imported goods, brand launches, budgeting, marketing activities, and client cooperation.

In 2015, Anni became the Head of Pharma division and Country Manager Pharma at Sirowa Finland. In this role, they led the Finnish Pharma team, managed the business strategy, P/L, budgeting, media, marketing, PR, and sales team, and acted as a Key Account Manager for pharmacy chains. Anni also played a significant role in launching new brands and organizing events. During their time in this position which lasted until February 2022, the company experienced growth.

From 2022 to 2023, they took on the role of Head of Sales and Marketing and became a member of the Management team at Transmeri Logistics. Their responsibilities included cooperation with external customers, communication, and marketing. Anni acted as an internal project manager, acquired new customers, built lasting relationships, and achieved project goals.

Currently, Anni Ahola-Siikala is preparing to work as the Head of Marketing Finland at Karo Healthcare starting from March 2023.

Anni Ahola-Siikala obtained their Master of Science (M.Sc.) / KTM degree in Information and Service Management & Marketing from the Aalto University School of Economics between 2007 and 2012. Anni also participated in an Erasmus Exchange program at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in 2011, focusing on Global Business and Stakeholder Management.