Testimonials

Some words from people I have worked with over the years.

Oki Kalaoja, photo by Samuli Vienola for Oyo Workshop
 

“I have had the pleasure to work with Oki for multiple years - he was and will continue to be a key trusted partner for the brand given everything he has done for Nike SB in Finland.

The way I would describe Oki is – humble excellence.

He truly is a swiss army knife in all things brand management.

From market entry strategies and positioning based on local knowledge and consumer insight, to planning and execution of high-level brand campaigns driving stunning results – Oki has delivered all of this for Nike SB in a structured, premium, and humble way.

He is one of the few individuals that manages to strike the balance between art and science and at the same time delivers results and developments on any of his projects.

Needless to say his visionary nature and connection to youth culture create a very strong package that comes with an amazing network he is ready to activate anytime.”

-Philipp Schöll, Business Director, Nike SB EMEA

“I have worked with Oki for many years, and he is an incredible soul that I very much enjoyed working with.
Oki is a talented individual that has got an extensive skill set. From starting up small businesses, sales and brand marketing. He has got an amazing eye for design.
He is very much up to speed on trends and is close to the youth. Oki is self-sufficient, driven, passionate and reliable.
He has an amazing network of people that ensure him to get the job done, no matter how challenging.”

-Kaspar Van Lierop, Founder of KVL Connect


I met Oki around 20 years ago in Helsinki.
I have since day one been impressed by how motivated, driven, organized and far ahead of the curve he is.
We have worked on multiple projects together and they have all been successful but more importantly, they have been a pleasure.
Oki has the mindset of someone who has an appreciation for the arts but at the same grasps financial realities, in my mind that’s a winning combination.
I hope we do more projects together, but meanwhile I warmly recommend him for whatever he wants to pursuit next.”

-Sacha Remling, We Got Beef