Heikki Mäkijärvi

Heikki Mäkijärvi is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in venture capital and corporate governance. Currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors at Marshall Group and Teleste, Mäkijärvi previously held the role of Head of Telia Ventures at Telia from April 2018 to July 2023, where a corporate venture capital arm was established to support start-up growth. Mäkijärvi's notable past positions include General Partner at Airbus Ventures, Senior Vice President at Deutsche Telekom AG, and board memberships at various companies including Zenterio and DNA Oyj. With a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Aalto University, Mäkijärvi possesses strong expertise in business development, investment strategy, and strategic partnerships.