Maria Silander

Maria Silander is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Communications Manager at Sampo plc since April 2007, where responsibilities include media relations, media monitoring, and planning stakeholder events. Prior to this role, Maria worked as a business reporter at Talentum Media and Turun Sanomat, focusing on business news related to Finnish and international companies, particularly in the finance and logistics sectors. Maria's early career included positions at Financial Times, Kauppalehti, and Helsingin Sanomat, where skills in writing and reporting were honed. Maria holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in International Marketing from Turun kauppakorkeakoulu, and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Tampere. Additional training includes a program in Communication Leadership at HY+.