Taneli Sopanen

Taneli Sopanen is the Head of Member Services at the Football Association of Finland (SPL). Taneli has previous experience working as a Service Developer at the Finnish Gymnastics Federation, a Research Assistant at Sport Business School Finland, and a Project Manager at IF Gnistan. Taneli has also served as the Youth Director at FC Vaajakoski and as an APC Leader for the Finnish Defence Forces.

Taneli Sopanen holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Planning and Administration from the University of Jyväskylä. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from the same school.

Some of their coworkers include Heidi Holopainen - Head of Human Resources, Kalle Marttinen - Head of Events and Logistics, and Taneli Haara - Head of Region, South & Head of Club Development. Taneli Sopanen reports to Ari Lahti, President.