Anne Jalkala
About Anne Jalkala
Anne Jalkala serves as the Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer at Vaisala and has held various leadership roles in sustainability and strategy across multiple organizations. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in corporate development, she focuses on energy transition and the circular economy.
Current Role at Vaisala
Anne Jalkala serves as the Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer at Vaisala, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is part of the Vaisala Leadership Team, where she contributes to the company's mission of improving resource efficiency and driving energy transition. Her responsibilities include leading initiatives that align with sustainability goals and addressing global challenges such as climate change.
Board Memberships
Anne Jalkala is a Board Member at Fingrid Oyj, a role she has held since 2023. Additionally, she has been a Board Member at Tampere University since 2020. These positions reflect her commitment to contributing to the governance and strategic direction of these organizations.
Previous Experience at Fortum
Prior to her current role at Vaisala, Anne Jalkala worked at Fortum in various leadership positions. She served as Vice President of Innovation and Venturing from 2018 to 2022, and held the role of Vice President of Digital Growth Businesses for one year. Additionally, she was Vice President of Startup and Fund Investments and Vice President of Strategy and Ventures during her tenure at Fortum, which spanned multiple years.
Academic Background
Anne Jalkala has a strong academic background, having studied at multiple institutions. She achieved a PhD in Industrial Management from Lappeenranta University of Technology from 2006 to 2009. She also holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from LUT University, completed in 2006. Furthermore, she studied Law at the University of Helsinki, graduating in 2009.
Research and Teaching Experience
Anne Jalkala has extensive experience in academia, having worked at Lappeenranta University of Technology in various capacities. She served as a Professor of Business Marketing from 2010 to 2016 and was the Head of the LUT School of Business and Management for one year. Her research roles included being a Post-doctoral researcher and a Visiting Research Scholar at Università Bocconi and Stanford University, respectively.