Markku Verkama

Markku Verkama has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Markku started their career at Nokia Networks in 1995, where they worked as a System Engineer, focusing on standardization and early product development of third generation mobile networks. Markku then transitioned into a Program Manager role, responsible for new segment product strategy and establishing product management activities.

Markku joined Nokia in 1999, taking on various roles including General Manager, where they had global responsibility for product strategy, marketing, and customer support. Markku also held positions as Director of Chipset Portfolio, Director of Technology, and VP of Mobile Phones Sourcing, where they oversaw direct sourcing, supplier portfolio and strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

In 2013, Markku joined Outotec as VP of Category Management, Supply, and later took on the role of VP of Pumping and Classification Product Line. Markku was also the Head of Minerals Processing Supply during their time at Outotec.

Currently, Markku is working at Normet Group as the VP of Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing. The precise duration of their roles at Normet Group is not provided in the information given.

From 1984 to 1994, Markku Verkama attended Aalto University (Helsinki University of Technology) where they obtained a D.Sc. (Eng) degree in Systems Analysis and Applied Mathematics.