Aku Nieminen

Aku Nieminen serves as the Head of Ice Hockey at Vierumäki since January 2021, overseeing all ice hockey-related business and operations. Prior to this role, Aku Nieminen held various positions at the International Ice Hockey Federation from January 2008 to December 2020, including Membership Development Manager, Sport Manager, and Coordinator of Sport Administration. Academic qualifications include a Master's Degree in Sport Development and Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management - Ice Hockey from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, as well as training as a Coach Developer from Nippon Sport Science University.