Experience

Taival

• Finland
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Advisor

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  - Food + tech, food industry transformation, sustainability, nutrition, wellness- Marketing strategy, brand-building-OCM, operations transformation, cultural transformation- Business strategy development- VC and CVC experience- Start-up experience - Food + tech, food industry transformation, sustainability, nutrition, wellness- Marketing strategy, brand-building-OCM, operations transformation, cultural transformation- Business strategy development- VC and CVC experience- Start-up experience



Fredman Group

• Finland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Marketing Director

  • Apr 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Developed and launched new product brand for Fredman's flagship foodtech product, Chefstein®, including branding for SaaS platform and physical products.• Responsible for digital marketing strategy & go-to-market strategy for all international markets.• Led strategy development for new e-commerce platform.• Co-developed sales strategy and market entry strategy for Fredman's global market entry.• B2B sales, international • Leading international deployment strategy and reseller strategy, all new markets.• Strong background in enterprise sales, business and strategic leadership, problem solving, planning, organization, cross-group, -company, and -partner collaboration. • Excellent communication skills. Strong people management capabilities.• Working closely with technical team on new product and service developments to meet market needs.Are you a food service business looking to run your business with data and knowledge? Send me a message and I'll tell you more about how Chefstein®!



Kekri Food + Tech

• Finland
• Food & Beverages

• CEO, Founder

  • Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  We are the voice of Food + Tech in Finland, connecting players locally and internationally. We promote the smart use of science and technology for solving problems with and for the food system while creating strong business opportunities for growth. We are the voice of Food + Tech in Finland, connecting players locally and internationally. We promote the smart use of science and technology for solving problems with and for the food system while creating strong business opportunities for growth.



Eat Simply, Eat Well

• Food Tech Speaker & Consultant + Health Coach

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2021

  • Personal Health Coaching• Public Speaking & Event Moderation• Consulting for food & nutrition tech companies (e.g. Fazer, Valio, SunSpelt, Supertreats, Rejuvalyte)• Coaching and Mentoring of Startups (Valio, Fazer, ArcticStartup) • Personal Health Coaching• Public Speaking & Event Moderation• Consulting for food & nutrition tech companies (e.g. Fazer, Valio, SunSpelt, Supertreats, Rejuvalyte)• Coaching and Mentoring of Startups (Valio, Fazer, ArcticStartup)



Rejuvalyte Oy

• Board Member

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2021

• Finland Director

  • May 2017 - Jun 2018

  Rejuvalyte is the creator of the Rejuvalyte™ Protocol - the first-ever clinically tested, IRB-approved, and studied protocol that is designed to reduce exposure to both environmental and internal toxins. The goal of this program is to support and enhance the body’s own mechanisms for managing and eliminating toxins and metabolic wastes by providing proper nourishment, reducing the toxic load, and providing rest from the inside out. It is a safe and extremely effective way to help lower inflammation and restore healthy function. The Rejuvalyte Protocol is a physician-supervised nutritional supplement protocol with diet and lifestyle modification to support the Phase 1 and Phase 2 detoxification processes of the liver. It provides support to the gut by maximizing nutrition and minimizing exposure to toxins and helps maintain a balanced intestinal flora thus regulating healthy elimination. www.rejuvalyte.com



Startupbootcamp

• Netherlands
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mentor, FoodTech

  • Jun 2016 - Apr 2020

  Startupbootcamp FoodTech is the leading global accelerator in Foodtech, based in Rome to support and scale companies innovating and disrupting the food industries.Over the 3 months program, 10 selected high potential startups from across the globe will accelerate their companies with the help of our team of first-class entrepreneurs, investors and partners. In 3 months, the selected teams will achieve what normally would take you 18 months.Interested in learning more? https://www.startupbootcamp.org/accelerator/foodtech/



International Professionals in Finland ONNIVATORS ry

• Board Member

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

  Our mission is to create an ecosystem that strengthens the global competitiveness of Finnish economy. By connecting key stakeholders of Finnish innovation ecosystem with each other, ONNIVATORS supports career development of international professionals, ensures companies access to talent and facilitates business-friendly execution of public policies related to immigration and innovation. ONNIVATORS is a co-creation platform for individual professionals, employers, public and private sector service providers.



Technopolis – More than Squares

• Finland
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of International VC Zone

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014



Arkkeo

• Partner & Director, Partnerships and Marketing

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2013



Amcham Finland

• Finland
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Business Development

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011



Technopolis – More than Squares

• Finland
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Manager, Development Services

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2010



Emerson Network Power - Avocent

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• OEM Sales & Marketing Manager responsible for Dell EMEA

  • May 2006 - Jun 2009

• Senior OEM Program Manager - FSC

  • Jan 2005 - May 2006

• Senior OEM Program Manager, IBM

  • Jan 2001 - May 2006