Kirsi Puntila

Kirsi Puntila has extensive work experience in various marketing and leadership roles in the alcohol beverage industry. Kirsi is currently working as the Anora Integration Lead, International Business at Anora Group Plc since 2021. Prior to that, they served as a Board Member at Neova Group starting from 2018.

From 2016 to 2021, Kirsi worked as a Senior Vice President Marketing at Altia Plc, where they also held the positions of Category Director, Spirits and Marketing Director, Regional Brands. In these roles, they led the marketing function, developed and implemented marketing strategies, and contributed to strategic planning.

Before Altia Plc, Kirsi gained valuable experience as a Global Marketing Manager at The Absolut Company from 2010 to 2014, where they managed brand strategies and led product launches. Kirsi also worked as a Global Senior Brand Manager at Chivas Brothers from 2006 to 2010, overseeing brand management and product launches.

Earlier in their career, Kirsi worked as a Brand Manager at Pernod Ricard Finland from 2004 to 2006, developing marketing plans and executing promotional concepts. Kirsi also worked as a Market Analyst at Finpro from 2002 to 2003, providing consulting expertise to Finnish SMEs on internationalization and market entry strategies.

Kirsi's work experience also includes a role as a Brand Manager at Maxxium from 1999 to 2001, where they successfully marketed various spirit brands. Kirsi started their career as an Export Coordinator at Suunto Oy from 1995 to 1998.

Overall, Kirsi Puntila has a strong background in marketing, leadership, and international business, with a focus on the alcohol beverage industry.

Kirsi Puntila obtained a Ms. Sc in Econ with a specialization in International Marketing and Economics from the University of Vaasa, Finland, from 1990 to 1994. In 2021, they obtained the certification of HHJ Hyväksytty Hallituksen Jäsen from Helsingin seudun kauppakamari - Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce.