Samuel is working towards his master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University, with about a year of studies left. He enjoys turning messy data and broad business questions into concrete recommendations.
Expertise
Samuel has built strong corporate strategy and finance expertise through more than two years at Amer Sports, the parent company of brands like Arc’teryx, Salomon, and Wilson. He started as an FP&A trainee in Helsinki, working on strategic benchmarking, management reporting, and generative AI and machine learning projects. He then moved to Munich to join the Corporate Strategy team, partnering with brand leadership on capital allocation, long-term strategic planning, and brand performance management. The work sharpened his ability to translate complex datasets into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers.
Education
Samuel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Aalto University and is now pursuing his master’s degree. As part of his studies, he spent a semester on exchange at Hokkaido University in Japan.
Toimiston ulkopuolella
Samuel is an active person who spends most of his free time on sports and with friends. Alpine skiing and racquet sports are his favourites, and he has recently started climbing alongside regular trips to the gym. He also listens to a lot of podcasts and audiobooks, mostly on technology, entrepreneurship, and investing. On the side, he plays music as an amateur DJ.