Markus Mikkola currently serves as a Regional Sales Executive for the Nordics at Polar Capital, having joined in June 2021 after a role as Client Services Executive. Prior experience includes a position as Sales Associate at Unikie from December 2020 to May 2021, and a Consultant role at LähiTapiola from October 2017 to September 2019. Markus started a career in finance as an Analyst at Mapoma from August 2015 to August 2017, focusing on private equity investments in small cap domestic tech companies. Markus also served as a Sergeant in the Finnish Defence Forces from July 2014 to June 2015. Educational credentials include a Certification in Financial Markets from Yale University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from Swansea University.