Antti Kolkka
About Antti Kolkka
Antti Kolkka serves as the Director of Group Control at Vaisala, a position he has held since 2013. With a strong background in finance and law, he has previously worked in various roles at companies such as Metsä Wood and Borealis, and has contributed to significant financial reporting and integration processes at Vaisala.
Work at Vaisala
Antti Kolkka has served as Director, Group Control at Vaisala since 2013. In this role, he has been involved in various financial management initiatives, including leading the integration process for three acquisitions and overseeing a major ERP upgrade related to management accounting and collections processes. He plays a key role in the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, contributing to quarterly financial reporting and meeting preparations. His efforts also include the implementation of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 standards and the establishment of a systematic credit risk management process, which received approval from the Board of Directors Audit Committee.
Previous Experience
Before joining Vaisala, Antti Kolkka held several positions in the finance and business control sectors. He worked at Metsä Wood as Vice President, Business Control from 2008 to 2013. Prior to that, he was a Business Analyst at Borealis from 2005 to 2008 and served as a Business Development Manager and Market Analyst at Finnforest in 2005 and from 2003 to 2005, respectively. His diverse experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in financial management and business control.
Education and Expertise
Antti Kolkka has a strong educational background in finance and law. He studied at Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu, where he earned a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, majoring in Finance, and minored in Economics, Business Law, and Quantitative Methods. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws from the University of Eastern Finland. Additionally, he studied at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, obtaining a Master of Science in Technology, majoring in Industrial Management with a minor in Forest Products Technology.
Professional Contributions
Antti Kolkka has made significant contributions to financial reporting and risk management at Vaisala. He has played a central role in implementing key financial standards such as IFRS 9 and IFRS 15. His leadership in the integration of acquisitions and the development of a systematic credit risk management process highlights his commitment to enhancing the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization. His involvement in the Audit Committee further underscores his dedication to transparent and effective financial governance.