Elina Nurkka

Director Innovation, Research & Sustainability @Innovision Holdings Corporation

Ottawa, ON, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Mar 2019 — Present

Director Innovation, Research & Sustainability @Innovision Holdings Corporation

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Markham, ON, CA

Responsible for developing and executing corporate due diligence, CSR, and ESG strategies and policies and working with cross-functional teams to implement and track sustainability goals- Developing sustainability communications to various stakeholders and providing education and support to internal teams in rolling out new sustainability policies and initiatives- Leading sustainability and circularity research and innovation in raw materials, finished products, and product end-of-life solutions- Working with global suppliers to develop functional materials within a strict sustainability framework- Initiating and managing research projects with industrial and academic partners.

EDUCATION

2006 — 2010

Tampere University of Technology

Master’s Degree

2019 — 2022

Ted Rogers MBA at Ryerson University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2008 — 2010

Ghent University

Master’s Degree

2001 — 2005

Lahti University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree

SKILLS

Technical TextilesGlobal SourcingGarment FittingProject ManagementActivewearRapid PrototypingProduct PlanningFunctional Finishes (Textile)Textile TestingSmart TextilesIntimate ApparelTextile TechnologyGarment ManufacturingWeavingSportswearPattern MakingProblem SolvingProduct ForecastingProduct DesignRetailSourcingClothing PhysiologyTextilesManufacturingProduct TestingTextileTeam LeadershipTextile IndustryTime ManagementFabric DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentElectronic TextilesCritical ThinkingApparel Sizing & FitPattern GradingProduction ManagementCross-Cultural Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication

ABOUT ELINA NURKKA

I am a sustainability professional with 10+ years of experience in the textile and apparel industry. I have worked extensively in research and development with various materials and products in the technical/performance wear sector, more recently specializing in sustainability, CSR, and ESG in the apparel industry. I work best in cross-functional environments where open innovation and cross-pollination of knowledge and ideas are enabled. Working with start-ups has developed my entrepreneurial spirit and critical thinking skills, while working with established companies has solidified my communication and reporting skills to executive team members. My technical expertise is complemented by a Master of Business Administration degree earned in 2022.

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