CVs of the Leadership Team Members
- Kai Öistämö
- Girish Agarwal
- Anne Jalkala
- Lorenzo Gulli
- Timo Leskinen
- Heli Lindfors
- Vesa Pylvänäinen
- Jarkko Sairanen
- Katriina Vainio
- Samuli Hänninen
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, 2022–
Chair of the Technology Committee and member of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
Girish Agarwal
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Chief Digital & Information Officer 2024-
Born 1981, Swedish citizen, PhD, Artificial Intelligence & Business Model Innovation
- Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2024-
Employment history
- Piab, Chief Digital & Information Officer, 2021–2024
- Husqvarna Group, Director, AI Lab, 2018–2021
- Husqvarna Group, Director, Digital & Business Architecture, 2016-2018
- Husqvarna Group, Enterprise Architect, 2013-2016
- IGATE, several roles, 2006-2013
Anne Jalkala
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EVP, Weather, Energy and Environment 2024–
Born 1982, Finnish citizen, Doctor of Science in Technology
- Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2023–
Employment history
- Vaisala, Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer 2022-2024
- Fortum, Vice President, Digital Growth Businesses 2021–2022
- Fortum, Vice President, Innovation and Venturing 2018–2020
- Fortum, Vice President, Strategy and Ventures, Fortum 2017–2018
- Fortum, Vice President, Startup and Fund Investments 2016–2017
- Lappeenranta University of Technology, Head of LUT School of Business and Management 2015–2016
- Lappeenranta University of Technology, Professor in Business Marketing 2010–2016
- Stanford University, SCANCOR, Visiting Scholar 2013–2014
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–
Lorenzo Gulli
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EVP, Strategy and M&A 2025-
Born 1978, Italian citizen, MBA, Finance, M.Sc. Computer Science
- Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2025-
Employment history
- McKinsey & Company, Associate Partner, 2022-2024
- Bain & Company, Associate Partner, 2017-2022
- Accenture Strategy, Consultant and Senior Manager, 2008-2017
- ABB Corporate Research, Scientist, 2003-2006
Timo Leskinen
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EVP, Human resources 2021–
Born 1970, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Psy), M.Sc. (BMR)
- 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)
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
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, Industrial Measurements 2025-
Born 1963, Finnish citizen, M.Sc. (Industrial Engineering), MBA (INSEAD)
- Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2016-
Employment history
- Vaisala, EVP, Weather and Environment 2016-2024
- 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
Samuli Hänninen
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EVP, Xweather
Born 1979, Finnish Citizen, MBA
- Member of Vaisala Leadership Team 2024-
Employment history
- Vaisala, Vice President, WEA Products and Technologies, 2019-2022
- Microsoft, Partner GM, Program Management 2016-2019, Phones and Program Management 2015-2016, SW Program Management and Imaging 2014-2015
- Nokia, Vice President, SW Program Management and Imaging 2012-2014, Head of Product and Tech Strategy, Smart Devices 2011-2012, Head of HERE product propositions and Marketing 2009-2011, Director Product Marketing and Comms, 2008-2009, Various other roles 2001-2008
- Kari Media, Co-founder, 1999-2007
Positions of Trust