Jari Koivusalo

Jari Koivusalo is a seasoned professional in the golf industry, currently serving as a Golf Course Specialist at the Finnish Golf Union and as a Board Member of the Scandinavian Turfgrass Environment Research Foundation since March 2018. In addition, Jari holds the position of Chairperson of the Garden Industry Working Group at the Finnish National Agency for Education since January 2021. As the owner and Golf Course Architect at Letifi Oy since January 2006, Jari has extensive experience in golf course design and management. Previous roles include CEO at Katin Golf Oy, Managing Director at Katinkulta Golf ry, and various leadership positions at Holiday Club Resorts Oy and Holiday Club Golf Saimaa Oy. Jari's educational background includes a Master of Science in Sports Studies from the University of Jyväskylä and a Master's Degree in Golf Course Architecture from Heriot-Watt University, among other qualifications in sports and golf management.