Who we are? Meet our passionate team!
Get to know us a bit more before meeting us on your next tour! Our staff is made up of lovely people, with different nationalities, backgrounds and hobbies, working together as a passionate and friendly team. But as diverse as we are, we share one thing in common – we are all Wild About Lapland!
Gábor
Guide
Hi, I’m Gábor from Hungary! Firstly I came to Finland 10 years ago, as an Erasmus student, where I studied tourism. That time I had the possibility to visit Lapland 2 times. It was love at the first sight, and I already knew, I have to come back here later. And now, here I am. Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland is my home for more than 5 years. As a nature enthusiast, I have everything here, what I need: (okay, maybe a bit less of warm weather :-)) never-ending forests, crystal clear fresh air and beautiful surroundings. Lapland has countless treasures, and I am more than happy to show them to you!
Passions: Cycling, hiking, nature photography and Aurora hunting.
Languages: Hungarian, English and a bit of Finnish.
Guillaume
Guide & Maintenance Specialist
After being a teacher and a volunteer firefighter in France I have decided to follow my dream and moved to Finnish Lapland in 2019. Since then I have been working for several companies as a tourist guide and dog sledding instructor. I am now responsible for making sure you all have a great time with us. I’m the proud owner of Duke, an Alaskan husky who follows me in all of my adventures!
Passions: Hiking, outdoor sports, dogs, all kind of handycrafts.
Languages: French, English, Finnish in progress, Polish in progress.
Luka
Guide / Front Desk
Hello, I’m Luka a Slovenian who left half of his heart in Finland. I first came here 5 years ago, fell in love with the nature, people and culture so I just kept on coming back. And here I am again!
Passions: Travel, books, spending time in nature, language learning.
Languages: Slovenian, English, Croatian, German, Italian, Spanish, Finnish.
Kaitlin
Front Desk Supervisor
Hi! My name is Kaitlin & I’m an international student from the UK. I study tourism at the University of Lapland and I have worked in Wild About Lapland since 2023, but I first visited Finland in 2022. I like to study languages, meet new people and learn about their culture, which is why I’m here!
Passions: Studying languages, talking too much, swimming in the lakes & watching the Northern Lights from my balcony.
Languages: English, intermediate Spanish & Finnish. Can also tell jokes in Italian, and introduce myself in Norwegian, Russian, French, Dutch & German.
Duke
Mascot
Hi, I am Duke. I am an Alaskan husky born in 2016 and I am a trained sled dog. I was born in a Finnish husky kennel that ceased its activity and my owner Guillaume took me with him. I now follow him in his adventures, and even most of the time lead the way in front of his bike or skis. In winter, I am taking my mascot job very seriously and welcome you to the office.
Passions: Being petted, pulling sleds, sniffing around.
Languages: Howling, squeaking, but mute most of the time.
Gunduz
Front Desk
What does it mean to be Arctic? It’s a question I often ask myself as I continue both repressing and rediscovering the wonders and beauty of Lapland. To me, the Arctic stands for unity and perseverance — all in the name of this small yet vast and magical place. I arrived in Lapland over a year ago to study Northern Tourism at the University of Lapland, and since then, I’ve come to believe that Lapland is the answer to many of my questions.
Passions: Films and art, cooking, geography.
Languages: English, Russian, Turkish, Azerbaijani.
Dominik
Marketing & Social Media Manager
My name is Dominik, and I am from Slovakia. I came to Rovaniemi in 2019 as an exchange student, and I immediately fell in love with Lapland! The peacefulness of local nature has touched me, and I decided to come back to Rovaniemi as soon as possible. Wild About Lapland gave me the opportunity to experience professional life in Finland. I enjoy working in tourism for small groups and share all the nice moments with our clients!
Passions: Photography, cycling, nature, Northern Lights hunting.
Languages: Slovak, Czech and English.
Andy
Sales Manager
Hi. I’m Andy, a Brit with a family of 3 kids, a wife and an Alaskan Husky – living and working in Rovaniemi. I have been working in tourism here since 2015 for various other tour companies before I joined this great team. I am the face of the emails and I’m sure I have spoken with all of you at some point whilst you have been booking tours with us.
Passions: Ultra trail running, gravel biking, climbing, hiking and heading out in our campervan, during the winter I love heading out on the skis both cross country and downhill.
Languages: English and Finnish.
Nick
Operations Manager
I have Dutch and New Zealander roots and have always been passionate about the outdoors. After of traveling and exploring different landscapes, I’ve found my home in northern Finland. Captivated by its untouched beauty, from the snow-covered forests to the Northern Lights, I’m eager to share the magic of this unique region with visitors. Through fishing, hiking, and immersive wilderness experiences. My goal is to create meaningful, authentic adventures that highlight the wonder of Finland’s wild nature.
Passions: Wild camping, fishing, gaming, travelling and eating out.
Languages: Dutch, German and English.
Theo
CEO
After serving in the Royal Marine Commando’s for 5 years and working as a professional Sailing & Outdoor Instructor, I was looking for a place to fulfil my vision and dreams. I found it here in the Finnish Lapland, where I can share the natural phenomena, opportunities, and beauty this amazing place has to offer.
Passions: Climbing, sailing, canoeing, survival techniques and outdoor enthusiast.
Languages: English.