Miia Asikainen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and management roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Toimitilajohtaja at Suomen tulli – Finnish Customs since January 2023, Miia previously worked as Kehitysjohtaja at Rakentamisen Laatu RALA ry from January 2021 to January 2023. Earlier experience includes positions such as Toiminnanjohtaja at both Väylä / Trafikledsverket and Liikennevirasto / Trafikverket, where Miia also held roles in international affairs and development management. Miia's career began at UPM-Kymmene, where key positions included Quality Manager and Research Engineer. An educational background includes a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Technologies, and Industrial Management from Lappeenranta University of Technology, along with a Bachelor of Science in Process Technology from Tampere Polytechnic, University of Applied Sciences.