Degrees
University of Tampere
Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration), Marketing (M.Sc.)
2016
Haaga-Helia, Vierumäki Campus
Sports Instructor Studies
2007-2008
Career
Deputy Mayor
Growth, Innovation and Competitiveness Services
City of Tampere
09/2024-present
Political Secretary / Education Secretary
Kansallinen Sivistysliitto (National Educational Association)
National Coalition Party
12/2017-09/2024
Entrepreneur
T:mi Jouni Markkanen
06/2016-12/2017
Regional Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Salesperson
Telia (Celectus)
2005-2012
Other Interests
Father of multiples, golfer, Finnish Indoor Rowing Championships bronze medalist (10k), recreational athlete (longest run 100km and longest bike ride 400km, also follow on Strava), association activist
Current Positions of Trust
TU Virtual Worlds and AI Initiative
Board Member
2024-present
LUMO Biodiversity Steering Group
Member of the Working Group
2024-present
Parliamentary Working Group on Data and Technology Policy
Member of the Working Group
2022-present
Tampere City Council
City Councilor
2012-present
Key Previous Positions of Trust
ETUC Youth
Board Member
2014-2015
AKAVA Students
Chairperson
2013-2014
TAMY Student Union of Tampere
Vice Chairperson
2011
Boomi ry
Chairperson
2010
