Mikko Varis

Sales and Marketing Director at Football Association of Finland (SPL)

Mikko Varis is currently the Sales and Marketing Director at Football Association of Finland (SPL). Mikko has held various managerial positions at companies such as Nordisk Kellogg Finland, Chips Abp, and Unilever.

Varis began their career at Unilever in 2000 as a Brand Operations Manager. Mikko then left to work as a Product Manager at Chips Abp from 2003 to 2005. In 2005, they returned to Unilever as a Business Unit Manager and remained there until 2017 when they took on their current role at SPL.

At SPL, Varis is responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing operations for the organization. Mikko has played a key role in helping to grow the popularity of football in Finland and increase the overall exposure of the sport. Under their leadership, SPL has experienced significant growth and is now one of the leading football associations in the country.

Mikko Varis graduated from Mercuria Business School with a BBA.

Mikko Varis reports to Ari Lahti, President. They work with Taru Nyholm - Head of Communications, Kari Ukkonen - Head of Coach Education, and Joni Ruuskanen - Head of Football Fitness.

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