Maarit has gained extensive expertise in telecoms, broadband and internet matters through different roles in government relations, business development and consultancy. She joined ETNO in 2019 from the Internet Society, where she served as Senior Manager Europe and where she acquired strong experience in broadband policies, as well as extensive links with internet and tech stakeholders. Maarit also had direct experience with the telecoms business during her 6 years at Cisco and has developed a strong service-oriented, hands-on profile acquired in leading consultancies Interel and Schuman Associates.