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Mari Railo ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฌ
Country in Central and Southeast Europe
Mari Railo is the CEO of East, a company specializing in connecting Nordic businesses with Eastern European IT talent. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, she has a strong background in communication, relationship management, and project management. Her career began in sustainability and recycling, where she managed international projects that utilized IT to enhance business processes. This experience laid the foundation for her expertise in large-scale IT solutions, both as a client and vendor.1
Under her leadership, East has developed a unique approach to nearshoring, focusing on cultural and technical compatibility between clients and developers. The company has established a vast network of vetted IT professionals from Eastern Europe, facilitating successful collaborations with Nordic companies.12 Mari Railo is also known for her commitment to projects that have a meaningful impact and believes strongly in the potential of Eastern European IT talent to meet the demands of the Nordic market.2
In addition to her role at East, Mari has been involved in various startups and has held significant positions in other companies, such as serving as the Business Director at Droxic, a web and mobile agency in Bulgaria. Her diverse skill set includes B2B sales, product management, business development, and marketing.3