Mika Martikainen

Mika Martikainen's work experience includes holding the role of Operational Director at Manna & Co since December 2021. Prior to that, they served as Vice Chairman of the Board and later as a Board Member at Suomen Tekstiili & Muoti ry from 2018 to 2021. From 2009 to 2021, Mika worked at Makia Clothing Oy as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a Board Member, responsible for operations, sourcing/purchasing, logistics, IPR, and ICT. Before that, they were an Outsourcing Manager at Pauloteks Oy from 2007 to 2009, handling European outsourcing for Finnkarelia Group. Mika also served as the Knitting Department Manager at Virke Oy from 1998 to 2007, overseeing circular knitting and managing a staff of 20+.

Mika Martikainen's education history includes obtaining a degree in Textile and Clothing Engineering from Tampere University of Applied Sciences from 1994 to 1998. In 2007, they pursued specialization studies in Merchandising and Buying Operations at Helsingin Ammattikorkeakoulu Stadia. In 2018, Martikainen completed the Fashion and Lifestyle Executive program at Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development. Their academic background focuses on Apparel and Textiles, as well as Fashion and Lifestyle.