Mika Mäkelä Email & Phone Number

Part of the LOC responsible for organizing European Championships for Men U18 in 2024 and Group Phase of FIBA EuroBasket 2025 in Tampere.

Second tour with the National Team of Finland aka Susijengi.

Had long tenure as a director of comms and marketing for the Finnish Basketball Association.

Worked as head of event team, which organized the home games of Finnish National Team of Men and Women in the Qualifiers of FIBA World Cup 2019 and FIBA EuroBasket Women 2019. Proud of sold-out arenas, our amazing team and volunteers and the concept, which created a new home for Susijengi in the city of Espoo.

Working for the Local Organizing Committee arranging FIBA U20 European Championship 2016 and Group Phase of EuroBasket 2017 in Helsinki. Responsibilities include media operations, communications, ICT and branding.

Honoured to have served as the Head of Delegation for the Finnish National Team of Senior Men, aka Susijengi, Wolfpack combined with Press Officer duties. Great stint with FIBA EuroBaskets 2011, 2013, 2015 and FIBA World Cup 2014 as well as creation of Susijengi identity for the team.

Education record

Education record