Malathy Eskola

Malathy Eskola is an experienced professional with a career spanning over 20 years. Malathy is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Kuva Space, a role they have held since 2022. Prior to this, they were the Senior Advisor | Marketing Strategist | Founder | Entrepreneur at Cube Marketing Oy from 2019 to 2021. During this role, they identified and met customer requirements/ demands to ensure customer satisfaction and retention while delivering significant business growth. Malathy also devised and implemented brand strategy and digital marketing consulting and program management. In 2021, they became the Co-Founder of Lumella Oy. From 2016 to 2012, they held the role of CMO Microsoft Finland and Senior Marketing Lead, Area North West Europe at Microsoft. During these roles, they transformed subsidiary marketing to a digital-first approach and introduced modern and agile marketing practices, as well as planned and executed digital and social media strategy for ten area markets. Prior to Microsoft, they were the Global Lead Social Engagement and Advocacy, Digital & Social Media at Nokia from 2011 to 2001. During this time, they also held the roles of Category Marketing Manager, Global Services Category Marketing, Online Marketing Manager, Consumer Experience Development, and Executive Editor, TheFeature.com, an online industry think tank.

Malathy Eskola has a diverse educational background, having obtained an Executive MBA from Hanken & SSE Executive Education in 2020, an International BBA from Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu in 2001, and an IB from SYK in 1998.