Mats Kotka

Mats Kotka has extensive work experience in various industries, including retail, construction, and hospitality. Mats has held several leadership roles throughout their career, including Head of Retail Operations at Viking Line, where they were responsible for purchasing operations and retail sales. Prior to that, they worked at IKEA in roles such as Finland Country Sales Manager and Purchasing Manager for the Global PLA East Asia region. Mats also served as Vice President of Purchase & Estimation at ALMACO Group and President & CEO of Roberts-Hedberg Oy. In the early stages of their career, they gained experience in the hospitality industry as a Restaurant Manager for INTER-CONTINENTAL HOTELS CORPORATION. Overall, Mats Kotka's work experience demonstrates their expertise in operations management, sales, purchasing, and leadership.

Mats Kotka attended IKEA Business College from 1999 to 2007, where they completed various management, operational, and brand-related courses. From 1993 to 1996, they studied at Haaga Institute, obtaining a B.Sc. in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management. Mats also graduated from Turun kauppaoppilaitos - Handelsläroverket i Åbo in 1992 with a degree in Marketing. In 1988, Mats completed The Finnish Matriculation Examination at Åbo Akademi University.