Tapio Haarlaa
About Tapio Haarlaa
Tapio Haarlaa serves as the Head of Aviation, Strategy and Business Development at Vaisala, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in aviation meteorology and business development, having held various roles at Vaisala and the Finnish Meteorological Institute since 2003.
Current Role at Vaisala
Tapio Haarlaa serves as the Head of Aviation, Strategy and Business Development at Vaisala since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global initiatives within the airports and aviation customer segment. He engages in partnership discussions and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) cases specifically within the aviation domain. His position involves direct reporting to the Director of Strategy and Business Development, highlighting his integral role in shaping the strategic direction of the company.
Previous Experience at Vaisala
Tapio Haarlaa has held multiple positions at Vaisala prior to his current role. He worked as a Regional Manager from 2015 to 2016, a Regional Market Manager from 2013 to 2015, and a Sales Manager from 2011 to 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Additionally, he served as an Application Manager from 2009 to 2011 and as an Application Team Leader for 11 months in 2009, both in Helsinki, Finland. His diverse roles at Vaisala have provided him with extensive experience in the aviation sector.
Experience at Finnish Meteorological Institute
Tapio Haarlaa's early career included significant roles at the Finnish Meteorological Institute. He worked as a Weather Observer in 2003 for 11 months and again in 2005 for 3 months. He also served as an Aviation Meteorologist for 6 months in 2006. These positions contributed to his foundational knowledge in meteorology and its applications in aviation.
Educational Background in Meteorology
Tapio Haarlaa completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree at the University of Helsinki from 2003 to 2007. His studies encompassed various disciplines, including Meteorology, Physics, Geophysics, and Theoretical Physics. This educational background has equipped him with a strong scientific foundation relevant to his career in aviation and meteorological applications.