Maarit A.

Maarit A. has a diverse and extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Maarit is currently working at SSH Communications Security as the Business Line Director, responsible for managing the company's business line. Prior to that, they were a Product Manager at both SSH Communications Security and The Qt Company, where they focused on product commercialization, competitor tracking, value proposition development, and promotions for different customer verticals.

Maarit has also worked as an Independent Consultant, helping leaders amplify commercial performance and build strong digital commercial teams. Their roles included running sales and marketing activities for IT-consulting companies, conducting market research, building sales and marketing plans, and developing channel strategies. Maarit has also tried their hand at building a business of their own.

In their previous roles, Maarit worked as the Director of Field Marketing - Nordics at Basware, where they led a team of marketing professionals and was responsible for the development and execution of marketing strategies. Maarit also served as a Senior Commercial Manager at Telia Company, overseeing go-to-market strategies and customer communications, and as a Marketing Director at EVRY Finland, where they were accountable for marketing efforts.

Earlier in their career, Maarit held roles such as Senior Advisor and Strategic Marketer at Luotsaaja Ltd, CMO at 3 Step IT, and various marketing positions at Nokia Siemens Networks and TeliaSonera, where they gained experience in marketing planning, budgeting, program execution, and team management.

Overall, Maarit A. has a strong background in product management, marketing, and commercial performance, with a focus on driving business growth and developing strong customer relationships.

Maarit A. has a diverse education history. Maarit obtained an MSc (Econ.) degree in Management & Organizations from the University of Vaasa. Maarit also holds a BA degree in Asian studies from the University of Sydney. Additionally, Maarit has completed several open university courses in Business/Commerce, General at Aalto University.

In terms of certifications, Maarit has achieved various qualifications. Maarit obtained the "Become a Small Business Owner" certification from LinkedIn in November 2019. In the same month, they also received the "Calculating Gross Profit with Google Analytics" certification from LinkedIn. In September 2019, they acquired the "IAB Digital Marketing and Media Foundations Certification" from Google. Furthermore, Maarit has obtained certifications in "Advanced Google Analytics" and "SEO: Keyword Strategy" from LinkedIn in February 2019. Their earliest certification, the "Sonera Execution Program," was obtained from Sonera in January 2016.