Hannu Puolitaival

Hannu Puolitaival is a seasoned professional in brand management and marketing with extensive experience across various companies in the financial and consumer goods sectors. Currently serving as the Brand Manager for Sambla Group's Finnish brands, Hannu also founded Pinja Candles, focusing on eco-friendly and vegan candle options. Previous roles include Co-Founder of Hemdel, the first home equity loan provider in the Nordic region, and CEO Denmark for Sun Finance, where full P&L responsibility was managed. Hannu has held various marketing and managerial positions at notable companies including 4finance, Bigbank, and Zmarta, contributing significantly to brand launches and strategic growth. An alumnus of Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Hannu holds a BBA in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.