Markku Vierula, Executive MBA, is an author, consultant, lecturer, creative leader, entrepreneur, and board professional. He has had a successful career as a copywriter, creative director, member of management teams and boards of directors, founder, and owner of leading marketing agencies in Finland and around the world. Vierula's work has won numerous awards in both Finnish and international competitions. His long career in marketing agencies has given him the opportunity to gain a broad and comprehensive understanding of a wide range of industries, companies, professions, and cultures. Vierula is also the author of a marketing, sales, and communication integration book titled Suuri integraatiokirja - markkinointi, myynti ja viestinta (2014), which is used as a textbook for university courses.