Petter Markkula
About Petter Markkula
Petter Markkula is the Head of Customer Solutions Management - APAC at TomTom and a member of the Technical Steering Committee at Autoware Foundation. He has extensive experience in business development and consulting within the automotive industry, having worked for companies such as Nissan, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz.
Current Role at TomTom
Petter Markkula holds the position of Head of Customer Solutions Management - APAC at TomTom, based in Tokyo, Japan. He has been working in this role since 2022. In this capacity, Petter is responsible for overseeing customer solutions across the APAC region, ensuring that the needs of TomTom's clients are met effectively. His role involves strategic planning and coordination to deliver customer-centric solutions.
Technical Steering Committee at Autoware Foundation
Since 2021, Petter Markkula has been a member of the Technical Steering Committee at the Autoware Foundation. This role involves contributing to the strategic direction and technical oversight of the foundation's projects. The Autoware Foundation focuses on the development and promotion of open-source software for autonomous driving.
Previous Experience in Autonomous Driving
Before his current role, Petter Markkula worked at TomTom as Business Development - Autonomous Driving from 2019 to 2022. During this period, he was located in Tokyo, Japan, and focused on advancing TomTom's initiatives in autonomous driving technologies. His responsibilities included identifying new business opportunities and fostering partnerships in the autonomous driving sector.
Senior Manager at Nissan Motor Corporation
Petter Markkula served as Senior Manager - Renault-Nissan Consulting at Nissan Motor Corporation from 2018 to 2019, based in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. In this role, he led consulting projects that supported strategic initiatives for both Renault and Nissan, focusing on improving operational efficiencies and business processes.
Educational Background
Petter Markkula has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering & Management from The Institute of Technology at Linköping University, completing his degree between 2003 and 2009. Additionally, he studied at Meiji University's School of Business Administration from 2006 to 2007. His academic credentials are complemented by his practical experience in the automotive and technology sectors.