Leadership
At Dream Broker, our people are our greatest strength. Diversity is essential for building a successful company. Our uncompromised values have been a part of our journey since the very beginning. Meet the team of passionate experts who have grown together with the company.
Mika Ahokas
Chief Executive Officer
Mika Ahokas is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Dream Broker Corporation and Companies. Since the founding of the company, Mr. Ahokas has supported the company as an investor and an advisor. Before his current position at Dream Broker, Mr. Ahokas operated as a specialist, chief executive, entrepreneur and investor in growth companies within the ...
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Mika Ahokas
Chief Executive Officer
Mika Ahokas is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Dream Broker Corporation and Companies.
Since the founding of the company, Mr. Ahokas has supported the company as an investor and an advisor. Before his current position at Dream Broker, Mr. Ahokas operated as a specialist, chief executive, entrepreneur and investor in growth companies within the software industry.
After accomplishing military police training in the Special Forces unit of the Finnish military police with Honours and Excellence, he began his career with Valmet Aviation and Patria Corporation in the field of military and civil aviation industries. Mr. Ahokas has been given merits and awards for his military service. In 2022, he received the honour of Honorary Commander and awarded Honorary Membership in Ostrobothnia Academic National Defense Association.
Furthermore, Mr. Ahokas is a member of the Finnish Reserve Officers’ Federation (FROF). The federation is a politically non-aligned, voluntary organisation dedicated to developing the skills and abilities of reserve officers, contributing to national defence and supporting national security. The mission of FROF is to maintain and improve the military skills, leadership abilities and readiness of the reserve officers.
Mr. Ahokas has published research papers regarding the development of software and growth companies and written about financing of the technology and software companies, drawing from his experience as a director of business development and operational excellence in QuestBack AS.
Mr. Ahokas attained a Master’s Degree with Honours and Distinction in Computer Science and Industrial Management from Helsinki University of Technology, majoring in Venturing in Digital Economy. He has led multinational research projects for software business and technology industries and operated as a researcher, teacher and lecturer on software business. Mr. Ahokas is a Doctoral Candidate, currently authoring a Ph.D. dissertation about the Growth and Scalability of software companies at Aalto University.
Mr. Ahokas shares his experience and knowledge by holding positions of trust in multiple board and/or steering groups of many businesses, associations and academies, as well as government agencies and educational institutions. Through his position on the Financial Committee of the Federation of Technology Industries in Finland and by being a long-time member of the board of the Finnish Software Entrepreneurs’ Association, he has given a voice to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Management team
Alexandra Taimitarha
Director of Marketing
Ms. Taimitarha is the Director of Marketing and is responsible for the company brand and product communication strategies, facilitating product launches in new markets. The Marketing Unit has a direct impact on sales engaging key target audiences by communicating the value of Dream Broker’s software products. A key tenet of the Marketing Unit is ensuring that all customer touchpoints are aligned with the brand and products, while upholding Dream Broker’s high quality and ethical standards. Ms. Taimitarha began her career at Dream Broker in 2016, leading the event marketing operations of the company. She holds a Bachelor of Business Management from Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Finland, completing an exchange programme at ESCE, Ecole Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur (International Business School) in Paris, France.
Alexandra Taimitarha
Director of Marketing
Ms. Taimitarha is the Director of Marketing and is responsible for the company brand and product communication strategies, facilitating product launches in new markets. The Marketing Unit has a direct impact on sales engaging key target audiences by communicating the value of Dream Broker’s software products. A key tenet of the Marketing Unit is ensuring that all customer touchpoints are ...
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Sami Siekkinen
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Siekkinen acts as the Chief Technology Officer. His responsibility is to ensure that the software development work, and architecture and technology choices support Dream Broker’s strategy and vision. Mr. Siekkinen has almost two decades of experience in software product engineering, development, architecture and maintenance. Mr. Siekkinen holds a Bachelor degree in Computer and Electronic Engineering from the Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Sami Siekkinen
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Siekkinen acts as the Chief Technology Officer. His responsibility is to ensure that the software development work, and architecture and technology choices support Dream Broker’s strategy and vision. Mr. Siekkinen has almost two decades of experience in software product engineering, development, architecture and maintenance. Mr. Siekkinen holds a Bachelor degree in Computer and Electronic Engineering from the Manchester Metropolitan ...
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Kalle Valkama
Senior Vice President,
Sales and Commercial Operations
Mr. Valkama heads Dream Broker’s sales operations. He is responsible for sales, including both new customer acquisition and customer management. From 2008–2011, Mr. Valkama was responsible for building Dream Broker’s domestic sales operations in Finland as Sales Director, having a central role in shaping Dream Broker’s direct sales model. As of 2012, Mr. Valkama has been developing Dream Broker’s internationalisation model and leading the expansion to new markets. Mr. Valkama holds a Bachelor’s degree in World Politics from the University of Helsinki.
Kalle Valkama
Senior Vice President,
Sales and Commercial Operations
Mr. Valkama heads Dream Broker’s sales operations. He is responsible for sales, including both new customer acquisition and customer management. From 2008–2011, Mr. Valkama was responsible for building Dream Broker’s domestic sales operations in Finland as Sales Director, having a central role in shaping Dream Broker’s direct sales model. As of 2012, Mr. Valkama has been developing Dream Broker’s internationalisation ...
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Anne-Mari Janhonen
General Counsel
Mrs. Janhonen acts as a General Counsel focusing on selected legal areas, special projects and ensuring the effective execution of management activities. Her main responsibilities include risk assessment and supporting Dream Broker’s operative business by providing legal advice. Prior to joining Dream Broker in 2014, Mrs. Janhonen worked in different law firms specialised in business law and insolvency. Mrs. Janhonen holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Helsinki.
Anne-Mari Janhonen
General Counsel
Mrs. Janhonen acts as a General Counsel focusing on selected legal areas, special projects and ensuring the effective execution of management activities. Her main responsibilities include risk assessment and supporting Dream Broker’s operative business by providing legal advice. Prior to joining Dream Broker in 2014, Mrs. Janhonen worked in different law firms specialised in business law and insolvency. Mrs. Janhonen ...
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Samuli Ruuskanen
Director, Customer Success
Mr. Ruuskanen acts as Director, Customer Success. His area of responsibility is to secure, that all Dream Broker customers in all markets are able to receive high and measurable benefits and value for the software platform, leading to a higher customer satisfaction. His unit is responsible for resolving all technical questions sent by Dream Broker customers on a daily level, providing information, expertise and customer support in a wide range of topics, from simple best practice tips to implementing Dream Broker Studio integrations to customer's existing systems by team of solution engineers. Close technical cooperation with customers is strengthened with an international account management team, that plans and executes a roadmap for each customer aiming for future expansion and growth. Mr. Ruuskanen has 10 years of international experience in business development, software business, innovation and entrepreneurship. Mr. Ruuskanen holds a Master of Science degree from Helsinki University of Technology (currently Aalto University School of Science) and has supporting Master of Business Administration studies from EDHEC Business School.
Samuli Ruuskanen
Director, Customer Success
Mr. Ruuskanen acts as Director, Customer Success. His area of responsibility is to secure, that all Dream Broker customers in all markets are able to receive high and measurable benefits and value for the software platform, leading to a higher customer satisfaction. His unit is responsible for resolving all technical questions sent by Dream Broker customers on a daily level, ...
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Lauri Heikkilä
Vice President,
Business and Product Development
Mr. Heikkilä acts as the Vice President, Business and Product Development. Mr. Heikkilä’s responsibilities include business and product development, product strategy and total offering development focusing on the company's online video platform (OVP) business area and segment. In this role, he is leading the R&D product development unit.
Previously, Mr. Heikkilä has been also responsible for the company's Customers business unit taking care of the company's entire customer base. In 2015–2018 he worked in the company as Country Manager of Finland responsible for the Finnish sales, including new customer acquisition and customer management. In 2010–2015 Mr. Heikkilä worked in various sales roles in the company, for example as Head of Sales responsible of company’s new customer acquisition in Finland. Mr. Heikkilä holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology from the Aalto University School of Science.
Lauri Heikkilä
Vice President,
Business and Product Development
Mr. Heikkilä acts as the Vice President, Business and Product Development. Mr. Heikkilä’s responsibilities include business and product development, product strategy and total offering development focusing on the company's online video platform (OVP) business area and segment. In this role, he is leading the R&D product development unit. Previously, Mr. Heikkilä has been also responsible for the company's Customers business ...
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Kaisa Sippola
Chief Financial Officer
Director, Talent Management
Ms. Sippola acts as CFO. Sippola is responsible for the company’s finances. This includes the company’s financing and financial resources, reporting and analysis of financial figures, accounting, cash flow management, investments, acquisitions, tax and regulatory reporting, and the company’s financial risk management. In addition, Ms. Sippola is responsible for Dream Broker's recruitment and internal talent management operations. Talent Management-unit's role is to strongly support company's business operations and future growth targets. She has worked at Dream Broker since 2014. Ms. Sippola holds a Master of Economics degree from the University of Vaasa.
Kaisa Sippola
Chief Financial Officer
Director, Talent Management
Ms. Sippola acts as CFO. Sippola is responsible for the company’s finances. This includes the company’s financing and financial resources, reporting and analysis of financial figures, accounting, cash flow management, investments, acquisitions, tax and regulatory reporting, and the company’s financial risk management. In addition, Ms. Sippola is responsible for Dream Broker's recruitment and internal talent management operations. Talent Management-unit's role ...
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Helmi Lindström
Director, Operational Excellence
Manager, Finance and Treasury
Helmi Lindström is responsible for the company’s operational excellence. Her responsibilities are to ensure the company’s operational activities are efficient and all units are working towards the same company-wide targets. Operational excellence aims towards productive, sustainable, and growing business.
In addition, Mrs. Lindström is also part of the company’s finance management as Manager, Finance and Treasury. She is responsible for the company’s cashflow and treasury management. She also supports the CFO in overall financial management activities.
She has worked at Dream Broker since 2016. Mrs. Lindström holds a Master of Economic Sciences degree from Lappeenranta University of Technology.
Helmi Lindström
Director, Operational Excellence
Manager, Finance and Treasury
Helmi Lindström is responsible for the company’s operational excellence. Her responsibilities are to ensure the company’s operational activities are efficient and all units are working towards the same company-wide targets. Operational excellence aims towards productive, sustainable, and growing business. In addition, Mrs. Lindström is also part of the company’s finance management as Manager, Finance and Treasury. She is responsible for ...
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