Seppo Aaltonen
About Seppo Aaltonen
Seppo Aaltonen is the Head of Sales at Suunto, where he has worked since 2017, and also serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Varjo. He has an extensive background in sales and strategy, having held various leadership roles at Nokia and Microsoft.
Work at Varjo
Seppo Aaltonen has been serving as the Head of Sales at Varjo since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global sales strategies and channel development. His leadership contributes to Varjo's mission of advancing virtual and augmented reality technologies. In addition to his sales responsibilities, he holds the position of Chief Commercial Officer, further emphasizing his role in driving commercial success for the company.
Experience at Suunto
Aaltonen has been the Head of Global Sales and Channel Development at Suunto since 2017. His tenure at Suunto has focused on expanding the company's market presence and enhancing sales strategies. His experience in managing global sales initiatives has been instrumental in driving growth for the brand.
Career at Nokia
Seppo Aaltonen held various significant roles at Nokia from 2005 to 2017. He served as Head of Brand Licensing, Head of Strategy for Mobile Phones, and Vice President for multiple divisions, including Mobile Phones Business Management and Mobile Phones Europe. His experience at Nokia spanned over a decade and involved strategic planning and management of key accounts.
Previous Role at Microsoft
In 2014, Aaltonen worked at Microsoft as Vice President, Head of Mobile Phones Business Management for a period of six months. This role involved overseeing mobile phone business strategies during a transitional phase for the company.
Education and Expertise
Seppo Aaltonen holds a Master of Science degree from Helsinki University of Technology, which he completed from 1994 to 1999. He also studied at KTH Global Development Hub, obtaining another Master of Science degree in 1998. Additionally, he has pursued studies at Harvard Business School, further enhancing his expertise in business management and strategy.