Vaisala’s Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer - Anne Jalkala has been appointed Member of the Vaisala Leadership Team, as of May 5, 2023. She reports to company President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kai Öistämö.
Anne Jalkala started in Vaisala in 2022. She joined the company from Fortum, where she held several leadership positions focusing on growth, innovation, strategy and digital business. She also has extensive experience from the academic world.
Extensive industry experience
As a member of the Vaisala Leadership Team, Anne Jalkala will be responsible for strategy and sustainability
Anne Jalkala has led the LUT School of Business and Management and worked as Professor in Industrial Management at Lappeenranta University of Technology. She holds a doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Lappeenranta University of Technology.
As a member of the Vaisala Leadership Team, Anne Jalkala will be responsible for both strategy and sustainability.
Anne Jalkala appointed to the Vaisala Leadership Team
“Anne is in a key position as we continue our journey towards long-term, sustainable growth, as well as global leadership in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements. Welcome Anne to the Vaisala Leadership Team, I look forward to continuing the great collaboration with you and your team,” says Kai Öistämö, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vaisala.
”From day 1, I have felt very welcome in Vaisala, where great technology, talented colleagues, and a strong purpose are combined. I am very excited about this opportunity and working with colleagues, partners, and customers towards our mission Observations for a better world,” Anne Jalkala continues.
