Saara Kurkilahti

Saara Kurkilahti is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in brand communication and management across various industries. Currently, Saara serves as Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Skanio, specializing in 3D reality capture data services for the construction and elevator sectors. Previously, Saara held multiple roles at Raisio, focusing on global brand communication for Benecol, while also fulfilling a role as a communications manager. Saara's academic contributions include lecturing on digital marketing at Laurea University of Applied Sciences. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing & Sales from Esade, an EMMS MBA from SDA Bocconi, and a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Turku. Career highlights also include positions at L'Oreal and Parfums Christian Dior, demonstrating a strong foundation in luxury cosmetics marketing.