CVs of the Leadership Team Members
Kai Öistämö
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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
Anne Jalkala
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Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer 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, SCANCOR, 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–
Sampsa Lahtinen
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EVP, Industrial Measurements 2013-
Born 1963, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Electrical Engineering)
- Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2013-
Employment 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
Timo Leskinen
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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
Heli Lindfors
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Chief Financial Officer 2023–
Born 1985, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Econ)
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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
Olli Nastamo
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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
Vesa Pylvänäinen
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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
Jarkko Sairanen
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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
Katriina Vainio
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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