Pirkko is a theatre scholar and has worked for over 20 years in independent theatre organisations across Germany, specialising in the performing arts. Most recently, as a board member of a non-profit foundation in the property sector, she was responsible for the regeneration of a listed cultural building in Berlin-Karlshorst. She developed artistic temporary uses for vacant buildings and designed urban practice projects in residential neighbourhoods on the outskirts of the city.
Since April 2024, she has been responsible for site development at KRB, bringing her experience with operational concepts and operating models to the role.