Dr. Tiia Mäkinen

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Research

Tiia brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial and managerial expertise, acquired throughout a career in which she has occupied senior positions within the global financial industry, notably at UBS and Credit Suisse. Additionally, she co-founded a fintech startup in Zurich, and in 2015 she established the experience design consultancy Musta Experience.
Since 2015 she has been visiting lecturer in various Swiss and international universities. At Glion, she has guest lectured since early 2023, and in 2024 she was appointed Professor and Program Director for the Master’s in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, as well as Head of Research.
Tiia holds a Master’s in Economics (International Management) from the University of Vaasa, Finland, and a Doctorate in Economics (Marketing) from the University of Zürich, Switzerland.

Campus: Switzerland
E. tiia.maekinen@glion.edu