HEI Team

Pilvi Torsti, Founder

State Secretary, Finnish Ministry of Education 2013-15. Over 20 years of experience in international education. One of the three founders of United World College in Mostar 2006 that has offered international education for over 700 students to date. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Helsinki.

Milla Kokko, Founder and CEO

Experienced business professional and strategist with deep knowhow in brand and concept building, marketing strategies and customer experience both in Finland and internationally.

Lasse Lipponen, Head of Pedagogical Content and Co-Founder

A professor of education, with special reference to early childhood education, at the Department of Teacher Education, University of Helsinki. Visiting professor and lecturer for early education and teacher training in many universities.

Anne Rusanen, Head of Design and Co-Founder

Design and creative director with 15 years of experience in brand building, concept designing, and marketing communications for leading companies and organizations.

Inkeri Mentzoni

Director, Sales & Business Development(China, South Korea and Japan)

Tiina Daifi

Partnerships and Sales Manager (North America, MENA)

Heikki Vartia

Partnerships and Sales Manager(South East Asia & Africa)

Kaisa Koivisto

Partnerships and Sales Manager(Latin America, Europe, Philippines & India)

Karoliina Nygren

Pedagogical Director

Jenna Venäläinen

Senior Pedagogical Manager

Paula Hoppu

Pedagogical Manager

Anna-Maija Kuokkanen

Pedagogical Manager

Tuuli Schalin

Pedagogical Content Manager

Riina Seinelä

Pedagogical Content Manager

Mervi Turpeinen

Pedagogical Manager (On maternity leave)

Aleksandra Pavlovic

Pedagogical Content Manager (On maternity leave)

Iiris Halme

Graphic Designer

Linda Niskanen

Head of Growth Marketing

Sinead Schenk

Marketing Content & Community Manager

Emilia Vuorentausta

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Emma Lehti

Project Director

Salli Pirneskoski

Customer Success Manager

Iida-Lotta Vilkki

Human Resources & Office Manager