Paula Liimatta
About Paula Liimatta
Paula Liimatta serves as the Business Controller and Head of Investor Relations at Vaisala, a position she has held since 2016. With over a decade of experience in investor relations and financial communications, she previously worked at Cargotec Corporation and Tieto in various roles related to investor relations and financial management.
Current Role at Vaisala
Paula Liimatta serves as the Business Controller and Head of Investor Relations at Vaisala, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and managing communications with investors. Her extensive experience in financial and strategy communications supports her effectiveness in this capacity.
Previous Experience at Cargotec Corporation
Prior to her current role, Paula Liimatta worked at Cargotec Corporation for a total of eight years. She began as Manager of Investor Relations from 2008 to 2011, followed by a promotion to Director of Investor Relations, where she served from 2011 to 2016. During this time, she developed and executed investor relations strategies.
Career at Tieto
Paula Liimatta's career includes significant experience at Tieto, where she worked from 2001 to 2008. She held various positions, including Assistant Controller, Controller, Business Controller, and Manager of Investor Relations. Her time at Tieto spanned seven years and involved responsibilities related to financial management and investor relations.
Education and Expertise
Paula Liimatta studied Administrative Sciences at Tampere University, where she earned a Master's degree from 1996 to 2000. She also completed her secondary education at Nikkarin lukio. Her academic background supports her expertise in market intelligence, peer analysis, and strategic decision-making.
Professional Skills and Projects
Paula Liimatta possesses a hands-on approach and a passion for numbers, which is evident in her work in financial and strategy communications. She has over a decade of experience in investor relations activities and has been involved in ERP implementation projects, mergers and acquisitions, and capital market transactions.