Erkki Summanen

Erkki Summanen has extensive work experience in the media industry, with a focus on sales, technology, production, and executive leadership roles. Erkki most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at Keskisuomalainen Oyj starting in February 2017. In 2019, they joined SSM Suomen Suoramainonta Oy as a Board Member and later became the Managing Director until July 2020. Erkki also held positions as a Board Member at Media Audit Finland Oy and Mediatalo ESA. Prior to these roles, Erkki served as the CEO of Savon Media Oy and held various senior executive positions at Keskisuomalainen Oyj, including Senior Executive Vice President of Sales, Technology and Production, and Vice President of Production and Logistics. Erkki has also served as a Chairman of the Board at Jakeluyhtiö Suomi and Myyntimestarit Oy. In addition, Erkki has been a member of the Board at Kärkimedia Oy, a leading media company in Finland.

Erkki Summanen attended Juvan Lukio from 1977 to 1980, where they obtained their A level qualification. Following this, they enrolled at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan from 1980 to 1989. During this period, they pursued a degree in Graphic Arts Technology and Business Planning, ultimately earning their M.Sc. Finally, in 2004, Erkki Summanen briefly studied at Lifim Pitkä, although the specific degree and field of study are not provided.