AAVALABS is a Finnish family business that is Nordic by Nature.
AAVA is a Finnish word that, for centuries, has held special meaning for those who love natural purity and breathtaking beauty. There is no direct translation into English, but AAVA is the feeling of freedom and freshness that you experience when looking out at a vast landscape of untouched nature.
We embody the spirit of AAVA in all of our products and decision making, and take the well-being of those who want to enjoy natural, organic products, as seriously as our own.
Our Story
AAVALABS was founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2011 by Otso Kääriäinen with a vision to create pure, effective supplements that complement a busy lifestyle. We are proud to say that AAVALABS has grown from a small family business to an international team.
Our product range has also grown and we now place a special focus on vegan-friendly supplements. Still, our company's three core values have remained the same and continue to underpin everything that we do. We stand for honesty, natural-living, and giving back to those in need.
Our Mission
We want to support people in their everyday lives and in achieving their goals. If you want to do something positive for your health and well-being - we’ve developed a product for you.
Ultimately, our mission is to help people around the world become healthier, with the help of our Nordic spirit. We achieve this with our fresh, high-purity supplements that are manufactured in Europe, and always 100% GMO-FREE.
Choose AAVALABS to rediscover natural purity, and start living a happier and healthier life!
AAVALABS is a 100% remote company.
Our team members are free to choose their working location and we currently work from over 10 different countries. As such, we also speak many languages - Finnish, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese - just to name a few.
Our remote-working knows no bounds, and our dream team has previously set-up shop from a snow-covered log cabin in Lapland, the heart of Cape Town, and the mountains of La Paz, Bolivia.
We are used to making our mobile office work, regardless of where we are in the world. For us, remote-working doesn't just mean location-independence, it also offers freedom in other areas of life.
At our core, we are freethinkers who don't like to be put in boxes - united by a desire to travel, active lifestyles, and the pursuit of health.
Our motto: the world is our home.
Otso
Founder
I live and grew up in Finland. Ever since I was little, I love to spend my free time outdoors. You can find my passion for nature and purity in ever single product of AAVALABS. Apart from that, I love to run, do yoga, and crossfit.
Carlota
HR Director
I'm Carlota from Madrid—a nature enthusiast, perpetual learner, always eager to try something new. I strongly advocate for remote work, believing in its potential to transform our work-life balance and increase productivity.
Tommi
CEO
I’m Tommi from Helsinki. I have a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems and I am always on the lookout for innovative and efficient ways to collaborate with my team. The serene beauty of Finnish nature, particularly the archipelago, has always been my sanctuary, a place where I find peace and happiness.
Serena
Head of Operations
Hi, I'm Serena, I'm italian and I am an Head of Operations at AAVALABS. I love travelling, eating good food in good company and doing pilates.
Denis
Logistics Coordinator
Hi my name is Denis and I am based out of Sofia, Bulgaria. I love travelling, playing and watching sports.
Chidi
QA, QC & Regulations Specialist
Nigerian born but raised in the UK, I specialise in regulatory and quality ensuring products launch successfully into the market. Outside of that, I love photography, sport, computers and music.
Giorgia
Customer Happiness
After some years living abroad between Ireland and The Netherlands, I’m back to my hometown in Italy. Things that I love? Dogs, gardening, cooking & eating!
Maartje
Ecommerce CX & Business Development Manager
Born in Berlin, raised in Amsterdam; I speak Dutch, German and English. I'm passionate about traveling, experiencing the world and photography. My favorite things in life are: good food, good people and good music.
RONJA
Social Media Manager
Heyy! I'm Ronja, born and raised in Finland. I currently live in Helsinki but am a citizen of the world. I love traveling, learning about cultures, trying traditional dishes, and experiencing new things. I fell in love with photography during my travels and fast forward a couple of years, I began my social media journey. What else to mention? My life motto is "making the world brighter with a smile" so I hope your day got a bit brighter ♡
Diana
Head of Digital Marketing & Community
I am usually based in Madrid, but I am travelling frequently. With international roots, I speak Spanish, German, English, French and Italian. Beyond language, my interests are diverse; I have a passion for abstract and surrealism painting and drawing, a love for cats and a fondness for cooking.
Gabrielle
Amazon Coordinator
Hi, I'm Gabrielle, Amazon Coordinator at AAVALABS. Based in the Philippines, I love working out but I love food as much. My enthusiasm to mission-driven companies led me to working here cause sustainability has to be a way of life to be a way of business.
Elena
Graphic Designer
I am Elena from Macedonia and I am a Graphic Designer. I am deeply in love with the mountains and mountain sports like rock climbing, trail running, snowboarding and cycling, I am also vegetarian and a mom of girls.
Fatimah
Finance Coordinator
Hello there! I'm Fatimah from Malaysia. I enjoy travelling, learning about different cultures and trying varieties of food. When I have nothing much to do, I love watching movies with my children.
Marina
Amazon Store Manager
Hi, I'm Marina, Amazon Country Manager at AAVALABS. Born by the sea (Italy), I love to travel and spend time in the nature. Currently living in Spain, I'm passionate about arts, classical literature, museums and good food.
Oxana
Head of Amazon
I am the Head of Amazon, a strategic thinker and a strong believer that great companies are made by great teams. I enjoy discovering new things and places, likes long walks in the mountains and by the sea.
Yunika
Admin Support
I am an Indonesian cat lover who enjoy Listening to music and playing gitar. Currently working from my home in Jakarta, Indonesia. I love exploring Excel formulas and functions which makes composing reports my thing.
SHIRIN
Admin Officer
Hi, I am Shirin. I was born and raised in London and after living and working in several different countries I am now based in Helsinki. I love singing, learning new things (the older I get the more I want to know), bird watching, hiking and traveling.
DANIIL
PPC Manager
Hi, my name is Daniil and I'm an Amazon PPC Specialist at AAVALABS. Currently, I'm based in Belgrade, Serbia. I'm in love with music and collecting merch of my favorite music bands. Some other hobbies of mine are sim-racing, traveling, long-distance walks, hair coloring, and roller-skating
Samuel
Product Development Manager
Hi, I'm Sam, from the UK. Food and Science have always been my joint loves, and hence I've found myself developing all sorts of weird and wonderful products throughout my career, some of which you may have tried! In my spare time I run, travel with my wife, disc-golf and of course, eat...
Carmela
Amazon Store Manager
Hi, I'm Carmela, Amazon Country Manager from the Philippines. A mom of two and a certified dog lover. I am passionate about learning different cultures and languages. An avid matchbox collector and music lover.
LISA
Content Manager
From Germany but living in Barcelona. I am a creative writer and love to create unique content. Passionate about activities that let me connect with nature and life: surfing, yoga, hiking, travelling.
ANITA
Operations Coordinator
Hi there! I'm Anita, the Operations Coordinator at Aavalabs. I'm a passionate traveler and gamer from Hungary, currently residing in Georgia. I love exploring new places and learning about various cultures.
LEAH
Data Analyst
Born and raised a Filipina, I love exploring beautiful beaches within the country whenever I get days off my numbers & spreadsheets. Apart from that, I enjoy going to different coffee shops, visiting local museums and trying out restaurants.
KSENIA
PPC Manager
Hey there! I'm from Ukraine, but now based in Helsinki. I strongly believe that we have the power to make the world a better place through our daily choices. Outside of work, I enjoy painting, social dancing, and taking long walks near the sea.
GRETA
NPD Coordinator
Hi there! I’m Greta. Besides working with data and people, I love everything about food and nutrition. Sustainability is very close to my heart, though I can't help taking a flight every now and then (beach pleaseee). What else? Books, sports, cameras, DIY.. the usual!
AAVA CAT
Catstomer Support
They put me here because they needed to fill a gap in the website design. But I am present in the spirit of the AAVALABS team. Everyone loves me in the team! Actually everyone loves me in the world because I am a cat!