Markus Lehto

Markus Lehto is a Finnish NHLPA Certified Agent and Executive Vice President of Hockey at THE·TEAM, one of the world's leading sports representation firms. A former professional hockey player and Olympian who represented Finland at the 1984 Winter Olympics, Lehto transitioned into athlete representation and became one of the most influential agents in international hockey. He co-founded Acme World Sports, a highly successful agency known for representing elite NHL and European players, which was later acquired by THE·TEAM. Throughout his career, Lehto has negotiated major NHL contracts and represented prominent players such as Tuukka Rask, Roope Hintz, Teuvo Teräväinen, and Esa Lindell. Known for his extensive international network and expertise in player development, Lehto works closely with athletes and their families on contract negotiations, career planning, and long-term professional success both on and off the ice.