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Marika Mäkinen
Vice President
Ever since she was a little girl, Marika has grown up side by side with the company her father founded. Along with her years of studying in business school, Marika expanded her know-how by working in various areas of the tourism industry. After finishing her Bachelor's degree in business administration, she returned to the family business and now pilots the company with her energetic and youthful influence. Marika's main areas of responsibility are strategic planning and administration.
During her free time, Marika enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and photography.
Ilpo Mäkinen
Sales and Operations Director
Ilpo has a strong, vast experience with the chauffeur-drive industry in Finland. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in international business, he joined the company first as the Sales Manager and later as the Sales & Operations Director. Ilpo's main areas of focus are international relationships, networking and the development of new service concepts.
When not working, Ilpo can be found traveling somewhere, listening and playing music and enjoying family life.
Andreas Papadopoulos
LS Worldwide Services Sales and Marketing Director
Andreas joined our company in 2007 as the leader of a new concept and an innovator. With a vast, international background in tourism business, his experience extends to multiple areas of the trade such as meetings & events and incentive travel. His main fields of responsibility are the development of WWS and of customer relationships.
Andreas enjoys his free time with literature, music and opera.
Samuel Waris
Fleet Manager
Samuel's main area of responsibility is to maintain the fleet in an impeccable condition. He is also the handyman of the house - if it's broke, let Samuel fix it.
During his free time Samuel enjoys spending time in the countryside with his family.
Kaj Wikström
Lead Chauffeur
Kaj possesses strong language skills and he is capable of supervising even the most demanding multi-vehicle events on location. He's experience in the chauffeur-drive business ranges from diplomatic and head-of-state services to handling large, multi-vehicle operations on the field.
During his free time escapes to the countryside to enjoy boating and fishing.