Roope Kakkola

Roope Kakkola is an accomplished professional specializing in strategy and commercial development, currently serving as Senior Manager at UPM Specialty Papers since August 2022. In this role, Roope focuses on strategic initiatives across the EMEIA and Americas regions and contributes to business area strategy development as a member of the regional management team. Prior to this, Roope held various strategic positions within UPM, including Manager of Corporate Strategy, where responsibilities included long-term planning and market assessments. Roope also has experience as Interim Head of Strategy & Business Development at UPM Timber and brings over five years of consulting experience from August Associates, managing engagements in diverse industries. Roope holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Finance from Aalto University School of Business, complemented by international education experiences in Australia.