Mikko Nikkanen
About Mikko Nikkanen
Mikko Nikkanen serves as the Head of Maritime at Vaisala since 2021, bringing extensive experience from various leadership roles in business development and marketing across multiple industries. His career includes positions at companies such as Unito Oy, Gofore Ltd., and UPM RFID, and he holds an MBA in International Business Management.
Work at Vaisala
Mikko Nikkanen has served as the Head of Maritime at Vaisala since 2021. In this role, he oversees maritime operations and strategies, contributing to the company's mission of providing environmental and industrial measurement solutions. Prior to this position, he worked as the Sales Director for Developing Weather Markets in Europe at Vaisala from 2017 to 2021, where he focused on expanding market opportunities in weather-related services.
Professional Experience
Mikko Nikkanen has held various significant roles in multiple companies. He was an Advisor at Unito Oy from 2016 to 2019 and served as a Board Member at Gofore Ltd. from 2006 to 2008. His experience includes positions such as Global Director of Business Development at UPM RFID and Senior Director of Global Business Development at SMARTRAC N.V. He has also worked in business development roles at UPM Raflatac and Confidex Ltd.
Education and Expertise
Mikko Nikkanen holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in International Business Management from Tampere University of Applied Sciences, which he completed in 2015. He also achieved a Diploma in Marketing from Markkinointi-instituutti and has studied Advanced Industrial Marketing Strategy at INSEAD. His educational background equips him with expertise in marketing, business development, and strategic management.
Achievements and Innovations
Mikko Nikkanen co-created the Dynamic Parts Authentication concept with Sasken, which was recognized as a finalist in the NFC Forum Innovation Awards in 2018. He has also contributed to several patents as an inventor and co-inventor, showcasing his commitment to innovation in the technology sector.
Board and Advisory Roles
Throughout his career, Mikko Nikkanen has held various board and advisory roles in several start-up companies. He was a Member of the Board at PriveComms Oy from 2018 to 2021 and has been involved in guiding emerging businesses, leveraging his extensive experience in business development and strategy.