Erkka Talvela

Erkka Talvela is a seasoned Brand Manager with extensive experience in the beverage industry, currently serving in this capacity at Hartwall since May 2021. Previously, Erkka held the same title at Diamond Beverages Oy from April 2017 to April 2021, where responsibilities included distribution channel management, forecasting, and B2B sales, along with roles as Jr Brand Manager and Sales and Marketing Executive, focusing on daily B2B sales and marketing initiatives. Erkka began their career at Diamond Beverages Oy as a trainee, complementing earlier experience as a salesperson in Alko Oy and Stockmann. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Food Economics from the University of Helsinki and an exchange program in Food Science at the University of Copenhagen.