Jukka Makinen is an accomplished executive with a Ph.D. in applied physics and a diverse background in technology. He has held various senior roles in UL Benchmarks and Futuremark Corporation, leading both B2B and B2C operations in international markets. Throughout his career, Makinen has helped build and transform businesses, fostering growth and driving success that led to a successful exit. With his understanding of R&D, simulation, computer graphics, medical imaging, and game development, he brings a unique perspective to his work. He also holds degrees from the University of Jyväskylä, in both Master's in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics and Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.