Bodil Forss
About Bodil Forss
Bodil Forss is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Vaisala, a position she has held since 2015. She has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple companies, including Wärtsilä Corporation, Atos, Gartner, HP, and Nokia Siemens Networks.
Current Role at Vaisala
Bodil Forss serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Vaisala, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's information technology strategy and operations. Her leadership contributes to the development and implementation of IT initiatives that support Vaisala's business objectives. The company is based in Vantaa, Finland, where Forss applies her extensive experience in managing IT systems and processes.
Previous Experience at Wärtsilä Corporation
Prior to her role at Vaisala, Bodil Forss worked at Wärtsilä Corporation as CIO from 1999 to 2006. During her seven years at Wärtsilä, she focused on enhancing the company's IT infrastructure and aligning technology with business strategies. Her tenure at Wärtsilä provided her with significant insights into the energy and marine sectors.
Professional Background at Atos and Gartner
Bodil Forss held the position of Program Director at Atos from 2012 to 2014, where she managed various IT programs. Before that, she worked at Gartner as an EXP Program Director for one year, from 2006 to 2007. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in program management and strategic planning within the technology consulting industry.
Career at HP
Bodil Forss spent a significant portion of her career at HP, where she worked for 15 years. Her roles included Managing Consultant and Management Consultant, during which she developed expertise in consulting and IT management. This experience laid the foundation for her future leadership roles in the technology sector.
Educational Background
Bodil Forss earned her Master of Science (MSc) degree from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, completing her studies from 1976 to 1981. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in technical and engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various IT and management roles.