Jari Makijarvi
About Jari Makijarvi
Jari Makijarvi is the CEO and Owner of Tricolore, with over two decades of experience in the information technology sector. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies and has a strong background in international sales, marketing management, and acquisitions.
Work at Tricolor Auto
Jari Makijarvi has served as the CEO and Owner of Tricolor Auto since 2002. Under his leadership, the company has operated in Espoo, Finland, for over 22 years. His role involves overseeing the company's strategic direction and operational management, focusing on growth and innovation within the automotive sector.
Previous Roles and Experience
Jari Makijarvi has held several significant positions throughout his career. He served as Chairman of the Board for the Finnish Information Processing Association from 2005 to 2008. He was the Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer at Cinia Group from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Member of the Board at Mirasys from 2008 to 2011 and worked as a Director at EMC from 2006 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Jari Makijarvi has a diverse educational background. He studied at Aalto University, earning a Master of Science in Datacommunication and Marketing from 1979 to 1986. He also studied Telecom and Marketing at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, achieving a Master of Science (M.Sc.) during the same period. Additionally, he studied Cultural Heritage and Folkloristics at the University of Helsinki, obtaining the Diplomihumanisti degree from 2012 to 2015. He has also attended IMD and INSEAD for further studies.
Acquisitions and Business Development
Jari Makijarvi has extensive experience in managing acquisitions, having successfully closed 1-2 deals per year in recent years. His focus has been on IT service and software companies, demonstrating his expertise in business development and strategic growth within the technology sector.
Background in ICT and Venture Capital
Jari Makijarvi has a strong background in international sales and marketing management within the ICT B2B segment. He has collaborated with major corporations such as IBM, Cisco, and EMC. Additionally, he worked in the first wave of the IT venture capital industry as an advisor, co-investor, and board member with prominent VC investors in Finland.