With several ambitious international projects underway, NTRNZ Media is sharpening its edge for the next big leap.

Teemu Hostikka, founder of NTRNZ Media, is reclaiming the CEO role to drive the next stage of expansion. Partnering with him is Jutta Irene Ruonansuu, a seasoned brand strategist and musician from Lapland, who takes on the role of Creative Director.

The company behind the four-time Golden Venla-winning Eränkävijät and the groundbreaking Untold Arctic Wars is redefining its leadership. Current CEO Hanna Mustonen will step aside on December 20, 2024, passing the torch as NTRNZ gears up for a new chapter.

“I want to thank Hanna for her successful years with us, during which we significantly grew the company and began our international expansion. I wish her all the best in her new challenges ahead,” says founder Teemu Hostikka.

Now returning as CEO, Hostikka is joining forces with Ruonansuu, whose appointment signals sharpened direction for brand strategy.
“I’ve always admired NTRNZ Media’s raw authenticity and unapologetic ambition. From the start, this company has carved its own path. Teemu and I share the same vision: a future built on strategic boldness, punk attitude, and relentless execution.

NTRNZ is already shaping global conversations with major players. As we refine our brand strategy, we amplify both our own voice and its impact,” Ruonansuu declares.

Ruonansuu is no stranger to NTRNZ. Under the name IRENE, she composed the theme music for Untold Arctic Wars with Grammy-winning Coldplay orchestrator Davide Rossi.

With a career spanning art, branding, and entrepreneurship, Ruonansuu brings a wealth of experience and sharp instinct for both local and global storytelling.

“NTRNZ Media isn’t here to compete with brand agencies or marketing firms. It’s not just another media company, either. We’re Arctic. We’re global. And we’re here to deliver our finest: meaningful content and partnerships that matter. This isn’t about fitting in – it’s about standing out and owning our space,” she adds.

Locally Global – Partnerships with Purpose

NTRNZ Media has redefined what it means to be a Northern voice on the global stage.

“​​In a way, this is a return to our roots, where bold creativity and the ability to move against the grain guide our work.
We aim to be an even stronger growth partner in marketing, grounded in strong values. For us, responsibility is a self-evident measure of significance – both from an environmental and societal perspective,” says Hostikka.

Pioneers of Arctic storytelling, the company is renowned for bold collaborations. Its recent partnership with U.S. based Imagine Entertainment on a major international documentary series showcases this ambition.

“We’re doubling down on partnerships across the Northern region while taking the Arctic’s story to new heights globally. This is about more than just media – it’s about amplifying what the North stands for,” says Hostikka.

“Years of relentless work have brought us here – collaborating with the best, not just in Europe but across the U.S. as well,” Hostikka states.

Following a challenging 2023, NTRNZ Media has reclaimed its growth momentum. This year’s revenue is projected to surpass €2 million, with a strong return to profitability.

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NTRNZ Media is best known for the four-time Golden Venla-winning television series Eränkävijät and its international version Love of the Wild.
The creative house is also recognized for the internationally acclaimed war history documentary series Untold Arctic Wars, which won the prestigious Intermedia-Globe Gold Award for Best History Documentary at the World Media Festival in Hamburg.
In 2023, NTRNZ Media was a finalist in the international ADCE Awards for design and advertising.