Anna Pirinen
About Anna Pirinen
Anna Pirinen is a Design Manager at The Instant Group, specializing in Solutions Delivery for the UK and EMEA. She has over two decades of experience in various design roles, including significant positions at KEO International Consultants and Finform Associates Ltd.
Current Role at The Instant Group
Anna Pirinen serves as the Design Manager for Solutions Delivery at The Instant Group, a position she has held since 2017. Based in London, United Kingdom, she focuses on managing the design and delivery of tailored workplace solutions across the UK and EMEA regions. Her role involves overseeing in-house design projects that aim to create customized work environments for global clients.
Previous Experience in Interior Design
Prior to her current role, Anna Pirinen held several positions in the field of interior design. She worked at KEO International Consultants as an Interior Design Manager in Doha, Qatar, from 2009 to 2012. She also served as an Interior Architect at Adamson Associates Architects in London from 2015 to 2016, and as an Interior Designer at SIM Design Associates in 2000. Additionally, she worked at Bautek Design as an Interior Designer from 2000 to 2002.
Educational Background
Anna Pirinen studied at Aalto University in Helsinki, where she achieved a degree in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design from 1991 to 1997. She furthered her education at Robert Gordon University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Construction Project Management. This educational background supports her extensive experience in design and project management.
Leadership and Management Experience
In addition to her design roles, Anna Pirinen has held leadership positions, such as Director at Finform Associates Ltd from 2013 to 2017 in Bristol, United Kingdom. Her experience includes managing teams and projects, enhancing her capability to oversee design initiatives effectively. Her background includes transforming creative concepts into practical design solutions across various sectors, including commercial, retail, residential, healthcare, and hospitality.