Arto Ekman

Background

About Arto Ekman

I’m Head of Category, leading a portfolio of lifestyle and outdoor brands with global reach across Scandinavia, Europe, and the USA. My focus is on building product strategies, managing portfolios, and driving category growth so brands can stand out and scale in competitive markets. Highlights of my track record: • Taking products from idea to global launch • Expanding omnichannel sales and opening new markets • Achieving distribution in the world’s largest retailers and stores worldwide • Driving Amazon growth globally, with a strong focus on the US • Scaling Shopify platforms internationally • Developing marketing strategies and omnichannel plans that build brand equity • Leading data-driven planning and execution to deliver results Earlier in my career, I founded and led Black Eye, a photo accessory brand, as CEO and Director of Product, and managed Kodak’s photo accessories licensing business. These roles shaped my expertise in product innovation, channel growth, and scaling brands internationally.