Aleksis Kajava
About Aleksis Kajava
Aleksis Kajava serves as the Vice President for Europe and Latin America in the Weather and Environment division at Vaisala, where he has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in international business, he has a strong background in sales and multicultural team leadership.
Work at Vaisala
Aleksis Kajava has been serving as Vice President for Europe and Latin America in the Weather and Environment division at Vaisala since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategic initiatives across these regions. Prior to this position, he held various roles at Vaisala, including Head of Region for Latin America and the Caribbean from 2012 to 2015, and Regional Sales Manager for the same regions from 2008 to 2012. During his tenure, he led the expansion of Vaisala's Weather and Environment business into new markets and developed a strategic plan to enhance the global channel partner network.
Education and Expertise
Aleksis Kajava holds a Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology, where he studied from 1993 to 1999. He also completed meteorological studies at the University of Helsinki in 2004-2005, focusing on Hydrology and Meteorology. Additionally, he earned a Private Pilot certification in 1996 from Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho. His educational background supports his expertise in the fields of weather, environment, and aerospace engineering.
Background
Aleksis Kajava has over 20 years of experience in international business, with a strong emphasis on multicultural team leadership. His career includes significant roles in both engineering and sales, particularly within the weather and environmental sectors. Before joining Vaisala, he worked as an Aerospace Engineer at Patria from 1999 to 2001. His diverse background has equipped him with strong skills in B to G (Business to Government) and B to B (Business to Business) sales.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Aleksis Kajava has been recognized for his high ethical standards and his ability to achieve excellent results. His strategic initiatives at Vaisala, particularly in expanding the company's market presence in Europe and Latin America, have contributed to the organization's growth. He has successfully led teams and projects that align with Vaisala's mission in the Weather and Environment sector.