Susanna Osala has started as Sales Manager at Papu Design Oy. Papu Design is a Finnish clothing brand that designs and sells children's and women's clothes. The company's turnover in 2019 was 3,5 Me.
Susanna has about 20 years experience working in sales and marketing. She has worked with both Finnish and international brands.
Before starting at Papu Susanna worked at Marimekko as a key account manager. At Marimekko Susanna's responsibilities included accounts such as big department stores, tax free-accounts as well as international clients. Before Marimekko she worked as sales & marketing manager at Langø Design Oy, which is a home decor company. Susanna also has a background in entrepreneurship through her own company SO Kensington, working with several international children's clothing brands as a sales manager and launching several brands in the Finnish market.
Susanna has gained international experience in England at Skandium Ltd, where she was responsible for wholesale accounts. Before Skandium she worked at Reed & Mackay in purchasing negotiations.
"We are excited to have Susanna join our team in developing and building Papu's wholesale network. She has a strong background working with and developing major accounts. Our goal in the future is to grow internationally but we also have a lot of work to do in the Finnish market", states Anu Vauhkonen, CEO of Papu Design Oy.
"It is great to have a chance to develop the wholesale of the Finnish brand Papu Design. The brand has great potential for growth both in the domestic and international markets. A strong focus on sustainability and quality are big strengths", says Susanna Osala.
For more information:
CEO Anu Vauhkonen +358407652484