Marko Ikävalko

Marko Ikävalko has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Marko has served as the Sales and Marketing Director at Poolia Finland since January 2020, where they oversee sales and marketing activities. Prior to that, they worked as the Sales Manager for Finland at the same company from November 2018 to January 2020.

Marko also has entrepreneurial experience, having been the CEO of Mufcon Oy since April 2011. In this role, they handle sales, marketing, branding, customer relationships, and digitalization for various industries, including media, entertainment, healthcare, business, commerce, and social media. Marko is also a co-owner of multiple start-ups.

Additionally, Marko is a co-founder of GameProofer Oy since April 2022, where they play a key role in the company's establishment and development. Marko was also a co-founder and partner at Kuudes Pelaaja Oy from September 2016 to November 2018, focusing on e-commerce for sports equipment and fan merchandise.

Marko's experience also includes working as a Customer Experience Advisor at Provad Oy from March 2017 to May 2018, where they contributed to sales and marketing activities and led cultural and technological changes in organizations. Marko served as the COO of Mad Gang, a start-up focused on social media and digitalization, from March 2014 to December 2017.

Furthermore, Marko worked as the Toiminnanjohtaja (Operations Manager) at Sipoon Wolf ry, a sports club, from January 2016 to August 2017. Marko was responsible for operational management and development, marketing, and digital and social media channels.

Marko's background also includes founding and serving as the Sales and Marketing Director at Nordic Clinic Oy from August 2012 to March 2014. In this role, they launched, branded, marketed, and sold Finnish healthcare services in the Russian market. Marko also founded and served as the Managing Director of Health Care Hotel Helsinki from September 2010 to July 2012.

Prior to their entrepreneurial ventures, Marko worked as a Sales Director at FS Film Oy from January 2003 to August 2010. In this role, they were responsible for sales for major studios, such as 20th Century Fox, New Line Cinemas, MGM, Sony Pictures, and others, launching numerous theatrical and home entertainment titles.

Marko Ikävalko pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Helia, specializing in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. This educational endeavor lasted from 1998 to 2000.