Topi Heikonen, CEO
I have always felt that I am cosmopolitan. It can be influenced by the fact that my grandfather Hermann Mock was from Southern Germany. We sometimes attend family reunions in Regensburg region. Hermann had a factory in Helsinki where I viseted as a kid – I suppose that this is the reason why I became interested in entrepreneurship and business life.
My interest in Sweden started with the language several years ago. My boss at the time Pär Myntti, who was Finnish-Swedish, said to me: “Topi, if you want to make a career, it is important to speak Swedish”. This invitation was the starting point and I started studying Swedish in my spare time. Of course I knew the basics because the Swedish language is a compulsory subject in all Finnish schools.
I have several years of experience in exporting/importing products and services between Sweden and Finland. I have worked in both countries – I moved to Scania and became an economist at Lund University in 2007. I liked Scania’s climate and atmosphere but the dialect was largely impossible to understand! My beloved daughter was born in Lund and today she is very good at both Finnish and Swedish – she is better at German language than me!
My motto: “Together we grow”
Mari Kutila, Senior Adviser
My educational background is MBA (Hamburg 2016) and Dipl-.Kffr. with International Management (Kiel 2006). Actually, I started my studies of Foreign Trade and Marketing in Vaasa, Finland. I am eager to know and learn everything about export sales and internalization!
I originate from Turku Finland and I have lived in Germany, USA, Malaysia and Dubai – I can easily regard me as cosmopolitan too!
I have worked in various positions in international trade and sales, marketing, project management and business development. I have helped different companies with export – from start-ups to established large companies. My main industries are (high-quality) consumer goods, logistics, aviation, chamber of commerce.
Having lived in Germany for over 20 years, I have supported several Finnish companies on the German market. Through multidisciplinary experience, I know the German market and has a comprehensive network of contacts there.
I am happy to share my expertice in export sales for your companys best!
My motto: “Small steps lead to success”
TradeHuset was founded during the corona pandemic – here are references:
«Through the collaboration with Topi and Tradehuset, it was both quick and easy to get in touch with the Finnish market. Through solid work and great commitment, Topi has built up contacts that we previously had difficulty making. I can warmly recommend a collaboration with Topi and Tradehuset!”»
Jonas Lagerstedt Nordisk export manager Metalsistem
«I want to thank you so much for your work and will strongly recommend you and your company to others who are looking for Finnish-speaking candidates. Through your network, you have brought forward and presented very good candidates and I will absolutely turn to you directly in the future recruitment of skilled personnel. »
Elena Ahlbin Financial Manager Shimano Nordic AB
«I can highly recommend the services of Oy Tradehuset AB and Topi Heikonen. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Mr. Heikonen on a business development and geographical expansion project and I can confidently say that he is a reliable and professional partner.
Oy Tradehuset AB has consistently delivered high-quality services within the agreed-upon timelines. He is dedicated, knowledgeable, and always willing to go above and beyond to meet our requirements.
In particular, I would like to highlight the exceptional work of Topi Heikonen. Mr. Heikonen is a highly skilled and experienced professional who brings a wealth of expertise to the table. He is a great communicator, problem-solver, and a strategic thinker. His attention to detail and proactive approach have been instrumental in the success of our collaboration.
I have no hesitation in recommending Oy Tradehuset AB and Topi Heikonen for any business partnership. Mr. Heikonen’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction make them a valuable partner to any organization.
Alexander Santmarie CEO Waldmann Ljusteknik AB
«Feels the cooperation has been good. You have been flexible, fast and solution-oriented, and understood the assignment well. The candidates you have found and presented have apparently been good. I got a good first impression from everyone. Like the way you have used contact networks and other local forums to interrogate you on the matters before we have received an answer. Good help for sourcing information.»
Vetle M. Svendsvoll COO E-Wheels Europe AB
«Tradehuset och Topi Heikonen is our man in Finland. We are glad that we managed to find a competent partner for our business in Finland, and we give our warmest recommendations to Topi and his company.»
Jan Borg CEO Nordic Bench AB