IONA
Sebastian Äikäs currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Strategy & Business Design at IONA, specializing in aligning business strategy with technology for digital commerce transformations. Since April 2023, Sebastian has led strategic discovery projects for both B2C and B2B companies, working with notable global brands such as Polar and Nordea. Previous roles include Business Designer and Junior Strategist at Aalto University, where an in-depth customer study for K-Auto informed new business concepts, and Digital Marketing Specialist at K Auto Oy, managing marketing automation efforts. Sebastian's early career featured positions as Junior Consultant at Dash Retail Consulting, Amazon Management Trainee at Valmet, and various sales roles, complemented by academic credentials in Strategic Management from Aalto University and International Business from the University of Vaasa.
IONA
IONA is a digital agency specialising in next-generation ecommerce. Founded in 2019, we built a reputation on thoughtfully designed, scalable solutions. Today, we’re an award-winning agency with studios in Helsinki, London and Davao City. Our team of future-thinkers, strategic pathfinders and technological explorers deliver the best using premium technologies, methods and strategies. Maintaining a competitive advantage requires quick reflexes and an ability to execute on incomplete information. We understand what makes your customers tick and know how to design experiences they‘ll love. Our interactive approach to designing and prototyping lets you explore the user journey end-to-end - putting you in the front seat of the consumer experience. We are experts at building ecommerce experiences that are fast, compliant and accessible - favouring the MACH approach (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-Native, Headless), the superior approach to digital commerce development. Ready to rethink your digital commerce? Get in touch to book a discovery process and start your composable commerce journey today.