Vesa Pylvänäinen
About Vesa Pylvänäinen
Vesa Pylvänäinen is an Executive Vice President of Operations at Vaisala Oyj and has served as Chairman of the Industrial Committee at the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce since 2021. With extensive experience in operational excellence and strategic management, he has held various leadership roles in companies such as Elcoteq SE and Tecnomen Lifetree Oyj.
Current Role at Vaisala
Vesa Pylvänäinen serves as the Executive Vice President Operations at Vaisala Oyj. He has held this position since 2011, contributing to the company's operational strategies for over 13 years. His leadership emphasizes operational excellence and lean methodologies, which are integral to Vaisala's approach to business.
Professional Experience
Pylvänäinen has a diverse professional background. He worked at Elcoteq SE as Vice President from 2002 to 2011, where he also served as Director of Operational Excellence and held various managerial roles across different divisions. Prior to that, he was a Controller at Tecnomen Lifetree Oyj from 1996 to 1999 and held positions at Satama Interactive as Business Controller and Development Manager. His experience spans multiple sectors, enhancing his operational and strategic capabilities.
Education and Certifications
Vesa Pylvänäinen holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Jyvaskyla, where he studied from 1990 to 1996. He furthered his education with a Diploma in Operations Management from Aalto University in 2012. Additionally, he completed a Certified Business Coach program at the Business Coaching Institute in 2019 and studied M&A and Corporate Strategy at INSEAD in 2016.
Leadership Roles and Committees
In addition to his role at Vaisala, Pylvänäinen is actively involved in various leadership positions. He has been a Board Member and Chairman of the Industrial Committee at Helsingin seudun kauppakamari - Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce since 2021. He also serves as a Board Member at Oilon since 2020, contributing his expertise to these organizations.
Focus on Operational Excellence
Pylvänäinen demonstrates a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. His development-oriented mindset drives him to seek opportunities for innovation in operations. He possesses expertise in financial analysis and profit and loss management, which supports his strategic decision-making capabilities.