Jukka Steenari

Jukka Steenari has extensive experience in product development and management, as well as supply chain operations. Jukka started their career at Horizon Hobby in 2002 as a Mechanical Engineer, where they improved product line performance and introduced new product development processes. Jukka then progressed to roles such as Product Manager and Category Manager, leading global teams and creating winning product plans. In 2006, they became the Director of Product Development & Product Management, responsible for driving innovation and go-to-market strategies. From 2013 to 2015, Jukka served as the Business Unit Director at Horizon Hobby, overseeing the P&L and global financial results of the Surface Division. Jukka collaborated closely with various departments to achieve corporate business goals. In 2016, they joined Skyrocket Toys as the Vice President of Product Development. Jukka is currently working at Takeya USA, holding the positions of Vice President of Product Management and VP of Product & Supply Chain.

Jukka Steenari's education history includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business, which was earned from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, from 1997 to 2002, Steenari obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan.