CURRENT WORK
MONOCLE MAGAZINE & MONOCLE RADIO, HELSINKI, FINLAND
Helsinki Correspondent, 2017 – now
I cover a wide range of topics ranging from design and art to current affairs and culture. I am a regular voice on Monocle’s award-winning radio.
I have also worked as a section editor for the Monocle Helsinki Travel Guide published in 2018, as well as a contributing editor for the Monocle Book of Nordics.
FINNISH BROADCASTING COMPANY (YLE), HELSINKI, FINLAND
Foreign Affairs Journalist, 2017 – now
I work part-time as a journalist for the Foreign News Desk.
I produce radio and tv packages, write online articles and photograph.
In addition to the editorial work, I have appeared on-screen as a host for a special news programme on Brexit and produced specials live shows on the likes of US presidential elections, president Joe Biden’s visit to Finland and the coronation of King Charles III.
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
FINNISH BROADCASTING COMPANY (YLE), ROME, ITALY
Rome Correspondent, 2013 – 2016
I produced video and radio stories, documentaries, and online articles with photos on various news topics from Italy. I did live broadcasts as well as researched and produced packages. My main focus was on politics, business, design, arts, and fashion.
FINNISH BROADCASTING COMPANY (YLE), KAMPALA, UGANDA
East Africa Correspondent, 2010 – 2012
I traveled extensively in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda in search of the most interesting stories. I produced TV, radio, and online reports on topics ranging from civil wars to gay rights, tech revolution to wildlife conservation.
ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT (EIU)
Country Report Contributor, 2006 – 2013
Researching and writing monthly analytical papers on Finnish politics and the economy.
ADD VALUE RESEARCH, HELSINKI, FINLAND
Project Manager, 2007 – 2010
Managing global market research projects in various sectors. Turning research findings into actionable business plans and presenting them to the management of leading multinational companies. Supervising project teams consisting of data collection agencies, graphic designers, and statisticians.
FINNISH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, HELSINKI, FINLAND
Research assistant, 2005
American Express, BRIGHTON, UK
Fraud Analyst, 2004
AWARDS
European Magazine Award 2023
I was given the award for the best Feature for my Monocle report from Nato’s Cold Response military exercise.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
MA in Political Science (Global Politics), 2006
Faculty of Social Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX, UK
BA in International Relations with Development Studies, 2004
School of African and Asian Studies