Santeri Kuivalainen

Santeri Kuivalainen is an experienced professional currently serving as the Business Development and Partnerships Manager at MatchWornShirt since July 2023, following a progression through roles including Senior Business Development and Partnerships Executive and Partnerships Executive. Prior experience includes a position as an Infantry Soldier at Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces from January to June 2023, and a Partnerships Specialist role at MatchWornShirt from January 2022 to January 2023. Santeri's background in professional football includes playing for IF Gnistan in Finland's Ykkönen and Southern United FC in New Zealand's ISPS Handa Premiership. Additionally, coaching experience includes a role at Football South and an assistant coaching stint at AC Sparta Praha fotbal, enhancing skills in sports management and youth education. Santeri holds a Bachelor's degree in Sport and Recreation Management from The University of Edinburgh, complemented by a year abroad at the University of Otago and an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the International School of Prague.