Esa Rauhala
About Esa Rauhala
Esa Rauhala serves as the Chief Integration Officer at Solita, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in design and management, having held various roles at Solita and co-founding Palmu Inc.
Current Role as Chief Integration Officer
Esa Rauhala serves as the Chief Integration Officer at Solita, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing integration strategies and ensuring cohesive operations across various departments within the organization.
Previous Experience at Solita
Esa Rauhala has held multiple positions at Solita prior to his current role. He worked as the Senior Vice President of Design for 11 months in 2018 and later served as the Director of Development for 5 months in 2022. Additionally, he was the Senior Vice President of People & Culture from 2018 to 2019 and the Chief Human Resources Officer from 2020 to 2022.
Background in Service Design and Management
Before his tenure at Solita, Esa Rauhala co-founded Palmu Inc., where he served as Managing Director from 2009 to 2014 and as Service Designer from 2014 to 2018. His experience at Palmu Inc. contributed to his expertise in service design and management, enhancing his skills in leading teams and projects.
Educational Qualifications
Esa Rauhala studied at Helsinki University of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science degree. His academic focus included Industrial Engineering and Management, Digital Media, and International Design Business Management. He completed his studies from 1998 to 2002, which provided a strong foundation for his career in design and management.
Early Career Experience
Esa Rauhala began his career as a Concept Designer at Satama Interactive, where he worked for one year from 1999 to 2000. This early experience in concept design laid the groundwork for his future roles in design and management within various organizations.