
What is your role at Mekanex Oy?
I’m working as a Country Manager and I am responsible for the sales in Finland and The Baltics.
What did you do before you started at Mekanex?
I have quite a long work history in technical trade, almost 30 years. Immediately after graduation, I started as a sales engineer at SKS Mekaniika. Several years passed there in many different positions. From SKS in 2010, the journey continued to competitor Lönne Scandinavia (later Brammer Finland Oy). There, I first worked as a sales engineer and sales manager, later, when the ownership changed, as EVP and CEO. I have also run my own company.
What fascinates you about your work?
I have spent the last few years in the house building process, in Kauniainen. Now, when the house is getting ready, I’m trying to find time to play golf. I like to travel with my family. In addition, I follow my son’s hobby, ice hockey. I spend quite a lot of my time in ice rinks, as a spectator and editor.
What is your favorite travel destination and why?
This is quite a difficult question. There are numerous destinations in Europe and around the Mediterranean that I have visited due to the short travel time. Each of them has its own nuances in culture and history. One of the best trips a few years ago was a 3-week trip to California. A lot of good experiences remained from there, e.g. film studios. During the winter, the Canary Islands are in our travel program almost every year due to the summer climate.
What is your unexpected talent?
I like cooking, a lot. I like to try new recipes. I also follow food recipes on social media. At the moment, paella made outdoors is popular in our family!
Arto Oikarinen
Country Manager
arto.oikarinen@mekanex.fi
Puh: 019-328 32 06
Mob: +358 400 29 31 31