CVs of the Leadership Team Members

President & CEO 2020-

Born 1964, Finnish Citizen, PhD (Computer Science)

• Chair of Vaisala Leadership Team 2020-

Employment history

• InterDigital, Chief Operative Officer 2018– 2020 
• Siris Capital Group, Executive Partner 2016–2018
• Nokia, EVP, Chief Development Officer 2010–2014
• Nokia, EVP, Devices 2008–2010
• Nokia, EVP, Mobile Phones Business Group 2006–2008
• Nokia, several positions 1991–2006

Positions of trust

• Nokia, Member of the Board, Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee and member of the Technology Committee 2022–
• Fastems, Chairman of the Board 

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Chief Sustainability and Strategy Office 2022–

Born 1982, Finnish citizen, Doctor of Science in Technology

• Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2023–

Employment history

• Fortum, Vice President, Digital Growth Businesses 2021–2022
• Fortum, Vice President, Innovation and Venturing Nov 2018 – Dec 2020
• Fortum, Vice President, Strategy and Ventures, Fortum Nov 2017–Oct 2018
• Fortum, Vice President, Startup and Fund Investments Aug 2016–Sept 2017
• Lappeenranta University of Technology, Head of LUT School of Business and Management Jan 2015–Aug 2016
• Lappeenranta University of Technology, Professor in Business Marketing Oct 2010–Aug 2016
• Stanford University, SCANCONR, Visiting Scholar Aug 2013–Feb 2014

Positions of trust

• Fingrid, Member of the Board of Directors 2023–
• Tampere University, Member of the Board of Directors 2020–
• Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion, Member of Delegation 2018–

EVP, Industrial Measurements 2013-

Born 1963, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Electrical Engineering)

• Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2013-

Employme​nt history

• Independent Startup Advisor and Investor 2012-2013
• Nokia Siemens Networks, Head of Vodafone Global Business Team 2009-2012, Head of West Europe 2007-2009
• Nokia Networks, Vice President of North West Europe 2006-2007, Vice President, América Móvil Customer Business Team, Nokia Networks México 2004-2006, Managing Director, Nokia México 2000-2004

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EVP, Human resources 2021–

Born 1970, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Psy)

• Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2021–

Employment history

• Konecranes, Senior Vice President, Human resources, 2013–2021
• Fiskars, Vice President, HR, 2009–2013
• Nokia Services, Director HR, 2008–2009
• Nokia Customer and Market Operations, Director HR, 2006–2007
• Nokia Ventures organization, Head of Operations, 2004–2006
• Nokia Ventures organization, HR Manager, 2000–2004
• MPS, HR Consultant, 1999–2000

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Chief Financial Officer 2023–

Born 1985, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Econ)

• Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2023–

Employment history

• Cargotec, Kalmar, Senior Vice President, Finance 2022–2023
• Cargotec, Kalmar, Vice President, Finance 2017–2021
• Cargotec, Several finance positions 2010–2016
• Ernst & Young, Auditor 2007–2010

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EVP, Operational Excellence 2021-

Born 1956, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Engineering)

• Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2021-

Employment history

• Outotec Oyj, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, 2017–2020
• Outotec Oyj, Senior Vice President, Sourcing and Manufacturing (interim), 2018–2019
• Outotec Oyj, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Marketing & Operational Excellence, 2016–2017
• Outotec Oyj, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, 2013–2015
• Comptel Corporation Oyj, Vice President, Comptel Inventory and Business Operations, 2011–2013
• Elektrobit Oyj, Senior Vice President, Business Services, 2009–2011

Positions of trust

• Fintraffic Raide Oy, Member of the Board

EVP, Operations 2011-

Born 1970, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration)

• Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2011-

Employment history

• Vice President, Business Development, Elcoteq, Manufacturing Services Division 2010-2011
• Director, Operational Excellence, Elcoteq, Communications Networks Division 2009-2010
• Global Operations Manager, Elcoteq, Communications Networks Division 2008-2009
• General Manager, Elcoteq Romania Srl 2008
• Plant Manager 2006-2008, Elcoteq Hungary
• Business Controller, Elcoteq Hungary 2002-2006
• Business Controller at Satama Interactive, Tecnomen and Metsä-Serla 1995-2001

EVP, Weather and Environment 2016- 

Born 1963, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Industrial Engineering), MBA (INSEAD)

• Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2016-

Employment history

• Pöyry PLC, Executive Vice President, President Management Consulting Business Group 2011-2016
• Elektrobit Corporation, President, Automotive Software Business Segment 2007-2011
• Nokia Corporation, Vice President, Corporate Strategy 2006-2007, Vice President, Technology Strategy 2004-2006, Vice President, Nokia Ventures Organization 2001-2004
• Boston Consulting Group, Vice President& Partner 1998-2001, Consultant and Project Manager 1992-1998
• SIAR-Bossard, Consultant 1988-1991​

Positions of trust

• Valmet Automotive Oy, Chairman of the Board of Directors
• Midagon Oy, Chairman of the Board of Directors

EVP, Group General Counsel 2017-

Born 1967, Finnish citizen, LL.M., Law

• Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2017-
• Secretary for the Board of Directors 2015-

Employment history

• Vaisala Oyj, General Counsel 2009-2017
• Outokumpu Oyj, Manager of Legal Affairs 2001-2009
• Nordkalk Oyj, General Counsel, 1997-2001
• Partek Oyj Abp, Legal Counsel 1992-1997