Iiro Salkari
About Iiro Salkari
Iiro Salkari serves as the Head of Portfolio for Weather and Environment at Vaisala, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in research and business development, having previously worked at VTT and Vaisala in various leadership roles.
Current Role at Vaisala
Iiro Salkari serves as the Head of Portfolio for Weather and Environment at Vaisala. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development and management of the company's portfolio in weather and environmental solutions. His leadership focuses on aligning product offerings with market needs and advancing Vaisala's strategic objectives in this sector.
Previous Experience at Vaisala
Prior to his current role, Iiro Salkari worked at Vaisala in various capacities. He was the Head of Transportation Business Development from 2017 to 2020, where he focused on expanding Vaisala's presence in the transportation sector. Additionally, he served as the Head of Transportation and interim Head of Vaisala Digital for five months in 2020.
Career at VTT
Iiro Salkari has extensive experience at VTT - Technical Research Centre of Finland. He held multiple positions, including Vice President of Business Development from 2014 to 2016, and Vice President of Research Area for three months in 2016. He also served as Head of Research Area and Technology Manager from 2007 to 2013, and as Team Leader and Senior Research Scientist from 2005 to 2006. His roles involved overseeing research initiatives and driving business development strategies.
Educational Background
Iiro Salkari earned his Master of Science in Technology (M.Sc. Tech.) from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, completing his studies from 1995 to 2001. He furthered his education at IMD Business School from 2011 to 2012, and obtained a specialized management qualification (JET) from JTO - Johtamistaidon Opisto in 2008.
Advisory Roles
Iiro Salkari was a member of the R&D&I Advisory Board at HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences from 2008 to 2016. In this role, he provided insights and guidance on research and development initiatives, contributing to the advancement of applied sciences in education.