Lotta Ekblad

Global B2B Marketing & GTM Operator

Lotta Ekblad

Professional Profile

Strategic and versatile marketing professional with depth in demand generation, international go-to-market strategy, and cross-functional delivery. I own full-funnel marketing for multiple B2B accounts—turning business objectives into executable GTM plans, campaigns, and enablement that align brand, marketing, and sales, with clear KPI readouts.

Colleagues describe me as warm and people-first, calm under pressure, and proactive in raising the bar. I keep stakeholders aligned through clear, audience-centred communication and disciplined project coordination. Entrepreneurial and commercially minded, I surface follow-on opportunities, scope next-step initiatives, and help shepherd renewals and expansion with leadership.

Currently based in Marseille, France
Regular visits to Helsinki, Finland

What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a role where I can operate at a more strategic level—bringing structure to complexity, aligning teams, and delivering measurable outcomes. I’m motivated by GTM challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and building systems that sustain results. Experienced in remote-first teams since 2020; open to hybrid roles with periodic on-site time in Finland, France or nearby regions.

“Lotta is warm, people-first, calm under pressure, and raises the bar.” — Team Lead, Slush

Worked For

Brands I’ve Helped Grow

Work Experience

Proven track record in demand generation and consultative account leadership.

Demand Generation Manager

Norders Demand Agency

Full-Time

Espoo, Finland / Remote

Leading demand generation and growth marketing for multiple B2B clients, overseeing full-funnel strategies while acting as both strategic advisor and account lead. Collaborating with sales, brand, and creative teams to drive measurable results and managing key client accounts, delivering multichannel demand generation strategies. I routinely identify and scope follow-on initiatives (upsell/cross-sell), advance opportunities to proposal with leadership, and report business impact. I also lead internal team coordination (design, web, content)—scheduling, meetings, and day-to-day communications. I run CRM-integrated programs and report clearly against KPIs.

Demand Generation Manager

Norders Demand Agency

Full-Time

Espoo, Finland / Remote

Leading demand generation and growth marketing for multiple B2B clients, overseeing full-funnel strategies while acting as both strategic advisor and account lead. Collaborating with sales, brand, and creative teams to drive measurable results and managing key client accounts, delivering multichannel demand generation strategies. I routinely identify and scope follow-on initiatives (upsell/cross-sell), advance opportunities to proposal with leadership, and report business impact. I also lead internal team coordination (design, web, content)—scheduling, meetings, and day-to-day communications. I run CRM-integrated programs and report clearly against KPIs.

Marketing Consultant

Lexavet

Contract

Helsinki, Finland / Remote

Consulting on digital marketing strategy, brand voice, and on-site UX; advising on SEO and content; planning seasonal campaigns with clear funnel metrics. PR & media relations: outreach, press releases, and coordination of journalist requests/interviews. Partnerships & sponsorships: scout, negotiate, and book presence at relevant pet events.

Marketing Consultant

Lexavet

Contract

Helsinki, Finland / Remote

Consulting on digital marketing strategy, brand voice, and on-site UX; advising on SEO and content; planning seasonal campaigns with clear funnel metrics. PR & media relations: outreach, press releases, and coordination of journalist requests/interviews. Partnerships & sponsorships: scout, negotiate, and book presence at relevant pet events.

Marketing Consultant & Freelancer

Various Clients

Freelance

Remote

Acting as a strategic marketing partner for B2B and B2C clients across industries including tech, education, healthcare, and consumer services. Supporting clients in developing and executing full-funnel growth strategies, from outbound lead generation and paid acquisition to conversion optimization and retention. My work includes value proposition design, messaging, campaign planning, and content development across digital channels. I also lead the creation of websites and landing pages, advise on brand development, and manage performance marketing initiatives. This role has allowed me to work flexibly across business models and markets, combining strategic insight with hands-on execution while building long-term client relationships.

Marketing Consultant & Freelancer

Various Clients

Freelance

Remote

Acting as a strategic marketing partner for B2B and B2C clients across industries including tech, education, healthcare, and consumer services. Supporting clients in developing and executing full-funnel growth strategies, from outbound lead generation and paid acquisition to conversion optimization and retention. My work includes value proposition design, messaging, campaign planning, and content development across digital channels. I also lead the creation of websites and landing pages, advise on brand development, and manage performance marketing initiatives. This role has allowed me to work flexibly across business models and markets, combining strategic insight with hands-on execution while building long-term client relationships.

Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Project Manager

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Full-Time

Espoo, Finland

Led a government funded strategic entrepreneurship initiative across three universities, overseeing ecosystem-wide collaboration and coordinating marketing, operations, and event programming. Delivered over 200 events with 7,000+ participants and gained 1,000+ new community members, building partnerships and long-term collaborations to strengthen the Helsinki startup ecosystem. Served as spokesperson/facilitator when needed (public speaking, PR, steering board participation, workshops, webinars, and live events) while maintaining operational excellence and stakeholder alignment.

Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Project Manager

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Full-Time

Espoo, Finland

Led a government funded strategic entrepreneurship initiative across three universities, overseeing ecosystem-wide collaboration and coordinating marketing, operations, and event programming. Delivered over 200 events with 7,000+ participants and gained 1,000+ new community members, building partnerships and long-term collaborations to strengthen the Helsinki startup ecosystem. Served as spokesperson/facilitator when needed (public speaking, PR, steering board participation, workshops, webinars, and live events) while maintaining operational excellence and stakeholder alignment.

Vice President & Board Advisor

Laurea Entrepreneurship Society

Part-time

Helsinki, Finland

Led strategic development, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight for a rapidly growing government-funded student entrepreneurship organization. Supported organizational scaling with initiatives that grew membership by 400%, securing partnerships, improving processes, and advising on long-term sustainability.

Vice President & Board Advisor

Laurea Entrepreneurship Society

Part-time

Helsinki, Finland

Led strategic development, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight for a rapidly growing government-funded student entrepreneurship organization. Supported organizational scaling with initiatives that grew membership by 400%, securing partnerships, improving processes, and advising on long-term sustainability.

Marketing Manager

Startup Weekend (Techstars)

Freelance

Helsinki, Finland

Led marketing and branding for Startup Weekend Helsinki 2020, driving event participation through strategic communications and digital marketing. Managed content marketing, social media promotion, and brand positioning, increasing visibility and engagement within the local startup ecosystem.

Marketing Manager

Startup Weekend (Techstars)

Freelance

Helsinki, Finland

Led marketing and branding for Startup Weekend Helsinki 2020, driving event participation through strategic communications and digital marketing. Managed content marketing, social media promotion, and brand positioning, increasing visibility and engagement within the local startup ecosystem.

Marketing & Community Manager

Laurea Entrepreneurship Society

Part-time / Internship

Helsinki, Finland

Developed and executed marketing and community-building strategies, driving marketing through content, community activations, and cross-promotional initiatives. Organized high-impact events that strengthened relationships with key ecosystem players.

Marketing & Community Manager

Laurea Entrepreneurship Society

Part-time / Internship

Helsinki, Finland

Developed and executed marketing and community-building strategies, driving marketing through content, community activations, and cross-promotional initiatives. Organized high-impact events that strengthened relationships with key ecosystem players.

Social Media & Customer Experience

Stockmann Oy

Full-time

Helsinki, Finland

Held evolving roles in customer experience and digital engagement at one of Finland’s leading retailers, integrating social media into service operations and improving loyalty programs. Managed omnichannel strategies and insights work to improve retention and satisfaction.

Social Media & Customer Experience

Stockmann Oy

Full-time

Helsinki, Finland

Held evolving roles in customer experience and digital engagement at one of Finland’s leading retailers, integrating social media into service operations and improving loyalty programs. Managed omnichannel strategies and insights work to improve retention and satisfaction.

Education

Degrees and certifications.

Metropolia Business School

Bachelor of Business Administration

International Business Management

Metropolia Business School

Bachelor of Business Administration

International Business Management

ESC Rennes School of Business

International Bachelor in Management

Management & Marketing

ESC Rennes School of Business

International Bachelor in Management

Management & Marketing

Professional Skills

Key competencies essential for navigating and excelling in various professional contexts.

Tech stack

Software and tools I am proficient in.

Adobe Commerce

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Apollo.io

Asana

Calendly

Canva

ClickUp

Confluence

Discord

Eventbrite

Facebook Ads

Figma

Framer

Gmail

Google Ads

Google Analytics

Google Docs

Google Drive

Google Sheets

Google Tag Manager

Google Workspace

HeyReach

Hootsuite

HubSpot

Instantly

Jira

Later

LinkedIn Ads

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Mailchimp

Magento

Mailerlite

Metricool

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Sharepoint

Microsoft Teams

Miro

monday.com

Notion

Oracle

PayPal

Pipedrive

Procountor

Salesforce

Shopify

Slack

Squarespace

Supermetrics

SurveyMonkey

Trello

Twitter Ads

Zapier

Zendesk

Zoom

Wix

WordPress

Adobe Commerce

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Apollo.io

Asana

Calendly

Canva

ClickUp

Confluence

Discord

Eventbrite

Facebook Ads

Figma

Framer

Gmail

Google Ads

Google Analytics

Google Docs

Google Drive

Google Sheets

Google Tag Manager

Google Workspace

HeyReach

Hootsuite

HubSpot

Instantly

Jira

Later

LinkedIn Ads

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Mailchimp

Magento

Mailerlite

Metricool

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Sharepoint

Microsoft Teams

Miro

monday.com

Notion

Oracle

PayPal

Pipedrive

Procountor

Salesforce

Shopify

Slack

Squarespace

Supermetrics

SurveyMonkey

Trello

Twitter Ads

Zapier

Zendesk

Zoom

Wix

WordPress

Languages

Proficient in multiple languages, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in diverse settings.

🇬🇧 English

Native or bilingual proficiency

🇫🇮 Finnish

Native or bilingual proficiency

🇸🇪 Swedish

Native or bilingual proficiency

🇫🇷 French

Limited / elementary proficiency

Publications

Published work and academic contributions.

How Entrepreneurship Societies Influence the Entrepreneurial Intentions of International Students in Finnish Higher Education

2024

Thesis

This thesis explores how entrepreneurship societies shape the entrepreneurial intentions of international students in Finnish higher education. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Social Capital Theory, the research examines the role of these communities in building confidence, offering practical experience, and fostering networks. Through qualitative analysis, the study reveals that participation in entrepreneurship societies can significantly strengthen entrepreneurial aspirations—but also identifies barriers such as language and cultural gaps. The thesis concludes with actionable recommendations for making these environments more inclusive, effective, and impactful for international students.

How Entrepreneurship Societies Influence the Entrepreneurial Intentions of International Students in Finnish Higher Education

2024

Thesis

This thesis explores how entrepreneurship societies shape the entrepreneurial intentions of international students in Finnish higher education. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Social Capital Theory, the research examines the role of these communities in building confidence, offering practical experience, and fostering networks. Through qualitative analysis, the study reveals that participation in entrepreneurship societies can significantly strengthen entrepreneurial aspirations—but also identifies barriers such as language and cultural gaps. The thesis concludes with actionable recommendations for making these environments more inclusive, effective, and impactful for international students.

Recommendations

Endorsements and testimonials highlighting professional aptitude and contributions from managers and colleagues.

Satu Vahteristo

July 2019

Team manager,

Slush

“Lotta’s bubbling, warm personality was a great addition to our Media Area team. She genuinely enjoys working with people and sparkled up the atmosphere for the whole group. As the team’s manager in 2017, I invited her to step into our Customer Success representative role; she embraced it, stayed extra active, consistently went the extra mile, and set the standard by example for others. I hope our paths cross again someday—I would be delighted to work with her in the future.”

Buster Isaksson

Feb 2018

Department manager,

Stockmann

"Lotta is a dedicated and responsible employee with a high degree of integrity. She took initiative beyond expectations and delivered to our complete satisfaction. With excellent time-management and the ability to work under pressure, she remained positive, calm and dependable—even in the most stressful situations. Her attentive, friendly character upheld our high standards and strengthened our customer service reputation. I firmly believe she will be an asset to any organization and give her my highest recommendation."

Jarmo Laukkanen

Jan 2023

Head of RDI,

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

“Lotta is very social and gets along well with people. She organizes high-quality events and discusses industry topics knowledgeably with experts. I recommend her warmly for similar roles.”

Jarmo Laukkanen

Jan 2023

Head of RDI,

Laurea UAS

“Lotta is very social and gets along well with people. She organizes high-quality events and discusses industry topics knowledgeably with experts. I recommend her warmly for similar roles.”

Louise Stansfield

May 2020

Senior Lecturer,

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

“Lotta is a capable, careful, and convincing presenter with excellent written and spoken English. She communicates clearly and confidently, using audience-centred techniques with ease. In both written assignments and live managerial seminars, she has demonstrated strong professional communication skills, adapting tone and content to suit the audience with precision.”

Louise Stansfield

May 2020

Senior Lecturer,

Metropolia UAS

“Lotta is a capable, careful, and convincing presenter with excellent written and spoken English. She communicates clearly and confidently, using audience-centred techniques with ease. In both written assignments and live managerial seminars, she has demonstrated strong professional communication skills, adapting tone and content to suit the audience with precision.”

Hannes Kallioinen

Dec 2017

Chief People Officer,

Slush

“I was impressed by how hard-working and reliable Lotta is—she executed tasks independently and with a consistently positive attitude. She showed the right mindset for an international environment and excelled under pressure. At Slush she handled practical arrangements for 600 media representatives and delivered top-level customer service that was praised internationally. I’d be more than happy to recommend her for similar tasks and with greater responsibility.”

Johanna Johansson

Sep 2024

Industry peer & collaborator,

SparkUp

"I have had the pleasure of working with Lotta during my time at SparkUp: she is an extremely effective and agile problem solver, the lady in action in any kind of situation. So act fast, there is only one Lotta Ekblad."

Johanna Johansson

Sep 2024

Chief People Officer,

Slush

"I have had the pleasure of working with Lotta during my time at SparkUp: she is an extremely effective and agile problem solver, the lady in action in any kind of situation. So act fast, there is only one Lotta Ekblad."

Rasheed Ataruwa

Dec 2020

Direct manager during internship,

Laurea Entrepreneurship Society

“Lotta consistently demonstrated exceptional drive, professionalism and sharp project-management skills. She quickly grasped new concepts and took proactive, self-directed actions that extended her role well beyond scope, and her ability to solve challenges creatively and efficiently stood out. Her positive attitude and leadership made her presence incredibly valuable—especially across events and marketing projects where she delivered seamlessly. With her strong communication and interpersonal skills, she’s ideally suited for roles requiring strategic thinking and a results-driven approach. We wholeheartedly endorse her for any role blending people skills, leadership and strategic execution.”

Rasheed Ataruwa

Dec 2020

Internship manager,

Laurea Entrepreneurship Society

“Lotta consistently demonstrated exceptional drive, professionalism and sharp project-management skills. She quickly grasped new concepts and took proactive, self-directed actions that extended her role well beyond scope, and her ability to solve challenges creatively and efficiently stood out. Her positive attitude and leadership made her presence incredibly valuable—especially across events and marketing projects where she delivered seamlessly. With her strong communication and interpersonal skills, she’s ideally suited for roles requiring strategic thinking and a results-driven approach. We wholeheartedly endorse her for any role blending people skills, leadership and strategic execution.”

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Curious about working together? I’d love to hear from you.

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