Elina Heed
About Elina Heed
Elina Heed is a Sales Manager at Vaisala in Täby, Sweden, with over 20 years of experience in road weather. She holds a Master of Science in Meteorology from Stockholm University and has previously worked as Country Manager at Foreca Sverige AB and as a meteorologist at SMHI.
Work at Vaisala
Elina Heed has served as a Sales Manager at Vaisala since 2019. In this role, she focuses on engaging with road administrations, municipalities, and winter maintenance contractors. Her responsibilities include enhancing situational awareness and forecasts by integrating data from Vaisala's IoT sensors. Heed's expertise in road weather contributes to the effectiveness of the solutions offered by Vaisala, particularly in optimizing winter maintenance operations.
Education and Expertise
Elina Heed earned a Master of Science degree with a Major in Meteorology from Stockholm University. Her academic background includes studies in Mathematics, Physics, and Meteorology. This educational foundation supports her extensive knowledge and expertise in road weather, which spans over 20 years. Heed's academic training equips her with the analytical skills necessary for her roles in meteorology and sales.
Background
Elina Heed began her career as a road weather meteorologist and has built a substantial professional background in this field. She worked at SMHI as a Meteorologist from 1997 to 2000. Following this, she joined Foreca Sverige AB, where she served as Country Manager for 18 years, from 2001 to 2019. During her time at Foreca, she was also the team lead for winter maintenance, gaining valuable experience in managing weather-related challenges.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Elina Heed has been involved in initiatives that have led to significant improvements in winter maintenance practices. She has contributed to success stories where winter maintenance contractors achieved cost savings through dynamic route optimization. Her work aids municipalities in enhancing their situational awareness and forecasts, demonstrating her impact in the field of road weather.