Antti Makkonen

Antti Makkonen has an extensive work experience in the sales and marketing field. Antti started their career at Metsa-Serla Sales Ltd as a Sales Development Manager in 1996. After that, they worked as a Sales Manager at Metsa-Serla Oyj, Kirkniemi Mills in 2000. In 2001, they joined M-real OYJ, Publishing Business Area as an Assistant Vice President and Market Manager, where they stayed until 2007. From 2007 to 2008, they served as a Regional Sales Director for Graphics Business Area at M-real. Antti then joined Sappi in 2009 as a Business Manager for Magazine Papers, where they handled strategic marketing for Sappi Europe S.A.'s Magazine Paper Business. At Sappi, they held various positions including Sales Director for Publishing, Publishing and Export, and currently, as Sales Director for Self Adhesives, Label, Publishing, and Export.

Antti Makkonen completed the International Management Programme at IMD in 2004-2005. Prior to that, they earned a BComm degree from University College Cork from 1993-1997. Additionally, they have obtained a certification in Competition Law from Compliance Online (Pty) Ltd. in 2021. The information regarding the Helsingin 1 Normaalikoulu does not specify any specific degree or field of study.