Mr. Ahokas is the CEO of Dream Broker and Chairman of the Board of the Directors. Since the company was established, he has supported the company as a business angel and advisor. His previous responsibilities in the software industry include several top management positions, being founder, investor and entrepreneur behind several growth companies. Prior to his current position, he worked as Business Development Director in software company QuestBack AS. Mr. Ahokas is also an influential figure in the software industry and is a member of the Financing Committee of the Federation of Finnish Technology Industries. In 2007–2012 he served as a member of the Board of Directors in the Finnish Software Entrepreneurs Association. He holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and Industrial Management and Engineering. In addition, he is a Doctoral Candidate in Aalto University.

Executive Assistants

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.

Mr. Valkama heads Dream Broker’s sales operations. He is responsible for sales, including both new customer acquisition and customer management. In 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.

Mrs. Häkkinen is the head of Dream Broker’s Finance and Administration unit. She is responsible for the company’s finance, internal and external accounting, and coordination of outsourced F&A operations. Prior to joining Dream Broker in 2013 Mrs. Häkkinen worked in the KPMG audit team in the Financial Services department. Mrs. Häkkinen holds a Master of Economics degree from the Turku School of Economics.

Mrs. Janhonen acts as a Senior Legal 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.

Mr. Samuli Ruuskanen acts as Director, Business Development. His area of responsibility is to plan and execute marketing activities that support Dream Broker’s strategy and vision in the areas of product marketing, event marketing and online marketing, and new market activation. Mr. Ruuskanen has 10 years of international experience in business development, software business, innovation and entrepreneurship. Mr. Ruuskanen has a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Helsinki University of Technology and supporting Master’s degree -level studies from EDHEC Business School, France.

Mr. Heikkilä acts as the director of Dream Broker’s R&D and Customers functions. Mr. Heikkilä’s responsibilities include taking care of the company’s entire customer base, customer value and customer satisfaction, developing customer work and managing customer churn. In addition, Mr. Heikkilä leads the R&D product development unit. 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.