Management team

Jani Kaskinen – CEO, Partner

Mr. Kaskinen graduated from Henley, England as MBA. Mr. Kaskinen is an experienced IT executive who has worked for over 10 years in the software industry. Mr. Kaskinen spent close to eight years with the world leading EPP software provider - Basware, his various roles including VP of Sales & Marketing and VP of Global Product Sales. More recently he was employed by Customer Value Group in England as the Commercial Director where he was responsible for product offering, and sales and marketing. Mr. Kaskinen joined Hotelzon in 2008.

Ismo Huumonen – CFO

Mr. Huumonen graduated from the University of Tampere majoring in accounting. After graduation he worked in Halton Group and FiboxOy, both two companies being medium sized industrial companies with an international setup and offices in several countries around the world. In Halton he supported the establishment of an internal bank and was responsible for setting up the reporting system. In FiboxOy he acted as Group Controller. Prior to joining the Hotelzon Group, he was the Finance and Operation Director at Fujitsu Siemens Computers Finland. Mr. Huumonen joined Hotelzon International as a Chief Finance Officer in September of 2005.

Roni Huttunen – Vice President, Nordics

Mr. Huttunen is an experienced travel industry professional. He has held various operative and managerial positions within the hotel and airline industries. Most recently Mr. Huttunen has been responsible for the SAS Group’s Corporate Sales in Finland as Sales Director, Corporate at Blue1 Ltd. Mr. Huttunen joined the SAS Group in 2002 as Product Manager, SAS Corporate Card and worked as a Key Account Manager from 2004 to 2007.   Prior to Blue1/SAS Mr. Huttunen has worked in hotels since 1989. Mr. Huttunen holds a diploma in International Business and is currently working on postgraduate studies.

Mike Morley – Vice President, UK

Mr. Morley has over 10 years’ experience working in the hotel booking industry. With a strong record of achievement in client implementation and support delivery for both corporate and travel agency customers, Mr. Morley now has a key role supporting and developing UK strategic partnerships as well as managing our UK sales and account management organisation. Mr. Morley joined Hotelzon as part of an acquisition in 2006.

Anna Huttunen – Vice President, R&D

Ms. Huttunen graduated from the University of Oulu, majoring in computer sciences. She has been working in the software industry for over 10 years, and has gained wide experience in software development and production. Prior to joining Hotelzon, Ms. Huttunen worked for Philips Medical Systems in multiple roles – most recently she  led the software design team. Before Philips, she worked for QPR Software,  also in software design. Ms. Huttunen joined Hotelzon in 2007.

Mats von Weissenberg – Vice President, R&D & Global Projects

Mats von Weissenberg graduated from the Åbo Akademi University majoring in economics.Previously, he worked for Basware as Manager, Solution Delivery and Quality, and has a vast knowledge of global project management as well as R&D related projects. He has the responsibility for Hotelzon’s main strategic projects such as strategic integrations, and is heading Hotelzon’s Delivery organization.

Päivi Huuhtanen – Head of Marketing and Communications

Ms. Huuhtanen graduated from the University of Helsinki majoring in organizational communications. Prior to joining Hotelzon, she has gained versatile experience in international PR and marketing from global companies such as Elcoteq SE and Finnair. In Elcoteq, she was responsible for Group’s marketing communications, digital marketing and sales support projects as Marketing and Communications Manager. Most recently Ms. Huuhtanen worked for Finnair being responsible for social media development, environmental PR and acted as a spokesperson towards media. Ms. Huuhtanen joined Hotelzon in 2010, and she is responsible for Company’s international marketing.