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Mia Ahlström joins the board of Finnish Design Shop

Mia Ahlström

Mia Ahlström has been appointed to the board of Finnish Design Shop.

Finnish Design Shop has appointed Mia Ahlström as the newest member of its board. Ahlström brings with her extensive international experience in the furniture and interior design industry.

MIA AHLSTRÖM has held various leadership and board positions at IKEA in both the United States and Finland. She has significant experience in digital commerce and the development of omnichannel strategies both domestically and internationally.

Heli Arantola, Chair of the Board of Finnish Design Shop and CEO of the A-lehdet Group, warmly welcomes Ahlström.

“During its 20-year journey, Finnish Design Shop has grown into a global e-commerce player. We are a highly sought-after partner for high-end design brands, and our customer satisfaction is high. We are now embarking on the next phase of our company’s growth, and I am very pleased that Mia Ahlström will be strengthening our strategic direction,” says Heli Arantola.

The other members of the board are Anne Lyytikäinen-Palmroth, Olli-Pekka Lyytikäinen, company co-founder Teemu Kiiski, and Titta Halme. Founded in 2004, Finnish Design Shop was awarded the Growth Company of the Year at the eCom Awards in Helsinki, May 2024. The strategy of Finnish Design Shop continues to focus on innovative growth initiatives and significant international revenue growth.

“My background in business leadership and my experience in board roles align well with Finnish Design Shop’s goals, and I am excited about this opportunity. I appreciate Finnish Design Shop’s boldness in pioneering new business models. I look forward to working with the board and contributing my experience to further the company’s international success,” says Mia Ahlström.

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Published on 18 Jun, 2024

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