Erika Grönroos
About Erika Grönroos
Erika Grönroos serves as the Head of Internal Controls at Vaisala, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in international business and finance, having held various leadership roles in both Finland and China.
Current Role at Vaisala
Erika Grönroos serves as the Head of Internal Controls at Vaisala, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing internal control processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her leadership is focused on enhancing the effectiveness of internal controls within the organization. Grönroos has played a significant role in building an authorization concept and defining roles within Vaisala's new ERP system, contributing to improved operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Vaisala
Prior to her current role, Erika Grönroos worked at Vaisala in various capacities. She served as the Manager of Internal Controls from 2018 to 2021, where she focused on strengthening internal control frameworks. Before that, she was the Finance Manager for the China division from 2013 to 2018. In this position, she led improvements in financial processes and reporting accuracy while managing the local finance team in Beijing.
Involvement with Finnish Business Council Beijing
Erika Grönroos was actively involved with the Finnish Business Council in Beijing. She served as Vice Chairman from 2013 to 2014 and later as Chairman from 2014 to 2017. During her tenure, she contributed to fostering business relationships and enhancing collaboration among Finnish companies operating in China. Her leadership helped strengthen the council's role in supporting Finnish businesses in the region.
Education and Academic Background
Erika Grönroos has a strong academic background in business and law. She studied at Aalto University and Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu, where she earned a Master of Science in Economics (M.Sc. Econ.) with a focus on Commercial Law, International Business, and Japanese Language from 1996 to 2002. Additionally, she completed the Young Managing Director’s Programme at TE-keskus from 2006 to 2007, further enhancing her management skills.
International Experience and Aspirations
Erika Grönroos has significant international experience, particularly in China, where she worked for several years. She aspires to collaborate with Finnish companies abroad to harmonize practices and foster a cohesive organizational culture. Her experience includes contributing to the integration of a French company into Finnish corporate culture, showcasing her ability to navigate cross-cultural business environments.