December 2025
Kari Korkman; Luovi Oy
Kari Korkman has been working in design for over twenty years and is the managing director of the design agency Luovi Oy. Through networks such as Helsinki Design Week, which he founded and runs, he
Bryan Boyer; Helsinki Design Lab / Sitra
Within the Sitra fund, Bryan Boyer is primarily involved in developing the Helsinki Design Lab initiative to strengthen strategic design as a way of working both in Finland and abroad. The initiative includes Studio
Helinä Lehtonen
Helinä Lehtonen graduated in cultural management from Humak University of Applied Sciences. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in creative business management and international design business management at Aalto University. She has experience
Cay Sevón
Dr. Cay Sevón has been the chief executive officer of the Turku 2011 Foundation since May 2008. She is responsible for the operational management of the foundation and is currently involved in continuing the Capital
Laura Aalto
Laura Aalto is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Helsinki 2012 World Design Capital, responsible for all strategic marketing projects and comprehensive public relations. She has 15 years of professional experience in both
Ulrik Blinkenberg
Ulrik Blinkenberg has a master's degree in law and more than 20 years of experience in the international healthcare sector, as well as being an experienced strategist and business consultant. He is involved in