Jaakko Yli Piipari
About Jaakko Yli Piipari
Jaakko Yli Piipari is the Director of Operations Development Ocean at Viking Cruises, with extensive experience in operations, project management, and supply chain management across various industries.
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Jaakko Yli Piipari currently holds the position of Director, Operations Development Ocean, at Viking Cruises. He is based in the Basel Area, Switzerland, where he oversees operational development for ocean-bound services.
Professional Experience at Viking Cruises
At Viking Cruises, Jaakko Yli Piipari has led significant initiatives, including the Fleetwide Infection Prevention Certification Program in collaboration with DNV. He has been instrumental in driving operations digitalization efforts, working closely with functional leaders, internal IT, and tech partners to focus on guest quality metrics. Jaakko has also introduced operational excellence fundamentals aimed at optimizing both guest experience and resource utilization.
Previous Roles at IKEA Supply AG
Before joining Viking Cruises, Jaakko Yli Piipari worked at IKEA Supply AG as a Process Expert from 2016 to 2019. Located in the Basel Area, Switzerland, he spent three years enhancing process efficiencies within the company.
Career at Microsoft Devices Group
From 2013 to 2015, Jaakko Yli Piipari served as the Business Process Lead for Order to Cash at Microsoft Devices Group in Espoo, Finland. During his tenure, he focused on optimizing business processes related to the order-to-cash cycle.
Tenure at Wärtsilä
Jaakko Yli Piipari has extensive experience from his time at Wärtsilä, where he held multiple roles: Process Development Manager (2009-2011), Manager of the Global Development Unit (2011-2012), Manager of Operational Excellence (2012-2013), Process Development Engineer (2006-2008), and Process Expert (2008-2009). His responsibilities included driving operational excellence, global development initiatives, and process improvements across various departments.
Educational Background
Jaakko Yli Piipari earned a Master of Science in Production Economics from the Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku. He studied at this institution from 2002 to 2006, gaining a solid foundation in production economics and preparing him for his diverse career path.
Industry Expertise
Jaakko Yli Piipari has a broad understanding of various industries, having worked in consumer goods, telecom, industrial, and cruise operations. He specializes in operations development, contract manufacturing setups, and end-to-end supply chain management, including sourcing, purchasing, order management, manufacturing, and distribution networks.