Kari Solala, MSc. Food Technology

Chief Executive Officer

+358 50 465 4887
kari.solala@makery.fi

• Consumer and market understanding
• Sensory evaluation & product development
• Research planning, analysis & reporting

 

On my free time I like to spend time at my holiday house, but I also enjoy travelling and learning about new foods and cultures.

Antti Isokangas, MSc. Food Sciences, Food Economics

Development Manager

+358 40 761 6699
antti.isokangas@makery.fi

• Sales, marketing, stakeholder communication
• Developing projects
• Markets’ analysis

 

My free time activities include sports and culture, especially music but also literature.

Heli Nykänen, MSc. Food Technology

Food Development, Packaging and Regulatory Specialist

+358 50 465 4958
heli.nykanen@makery.fi

• Food regulations consulting
• Package labelings
• Product development

 

As a balancing element to my work, I like to relax doing artisanal handicrafts,  especially cards. Observing the nature and taking walks in it are also an important part of my free time.

 

Petra Rautio, B.Eng. Food Engineering

Sensory and Consumer Insight Specialist

+358 50 436 7222
petra.rautio@makery.fi

• Consumer understanding
• Research planning, coordination & reporting
• Sensory evaluation & product development

 

I spend my free time on organizational activities and hobbies such as horseback riding and flamenco. I am an avid board game player and I like cooking and traveling.

Kimmo Åström, MBA

Consumer and Market Insight Specialist

+358 50 365 5345
kimmo.astrom@makery.fi

• Consumer and market understanding
• Research planning and reporting
• Markets’ analysis and trend monitoring

 

I love travelling but while at home, I like cycling and watching movies. I also follow Formula 1 races whenever possible.

Saija Ilomäki

Field Work Coordinator

+358 40 513 1842
saija.ilomaki@makery.fi

• Planning, coordination, and implementation of consumer research field work

 

In my free time I like to read, and analyze life’s events. Travelling is one of my greatest passions and I dream of a long and unhurried world tour.

Makery's field work team

Makery’s own field work team handles the field work for consumer research with professionalism and years of experience. Having our own field work organisation guarantees an efficient and high-quality implementation of research projects.
Saija’s field work team includes research interviewers Rauni Sund (left), Minna Virolainen (right), and Ossi Hosio (not pictured) in addition to a dozen project assistants.