The greatest benefit of the Aalto EMBA program was the wide-ranging view of business that it offered.Around the world, many companies in, for example, the garment, food, and electronics industries are replacing the plastic used in product packaging wi...

The Aalto MBA increased my self-confidence and clarified my values. Thanks to the Aalto MBA, I am now a better leader.Sokotel Oy, part of S Group, operates thirteen Sokos Hotels and seven Radisson Blu hotels in Finland in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Tampere, and O...

Janne Rossi, Aalto EMBAAgile Execution Lead Janne Rossi has worked for KONE Corporation for most of his career. He is in charge of ensuring that all global product developme...

Alexandra Gylfe-Liikanen, Aalto MBAAlexandra Gylfe has a Ph.D. in tumor genomics and an MBA diploma from Aalto EE. “I worked as a researcher for over 10 years. Then I moved on to lea...

Erik Ahnger, Mergers and AcquisitionsMergers and Acquisitions Patria has an ambitious growth strategy. The international defense and technology company with over 100 years of experienc...

Learning means moving away from fear and bias”Continuous learning encourages self-reflection, forcing you to weigh on personal strengths and weaknesses, and challenging to see yourself and the wo...

You start to think of difficulties as opportunities for learning“Continuous learning is worth it because it makes you think about things you’ve never thought about before, discuss topics you’ve never discussed befo...

Studies bring different angles, lenses, and perspectivesJussi-Pekka Erkkola, Vice President in charge of eCommerce and Digital Services at Elisa, paused for a moment when asked what he would like to learn n...

I live by evolving. It’s a deep-rooted part of who I am. I’m interested.”I’ve learned that my basic nature revolves around curiosity, personal growth, and learning. It’s a package that guides my daily life, thinking, and t...

Game over for the leader superhero narrativeFor Domenico Dargenio, completing his EMBA at Aalto EE was the first step on a continuous path of lifewide learning. His biggest driver is the intrins...

Elina Laveran, Aalto EMBAElina Laveran has worked at Elisa Plc for over 20 years. For most of her career, her roles have revolved around business development. Currently, Laver...

Foodora's new managers got a kickstart to their role from the First Time Manager trainingFoodora, the largest transport service company for restaurants, grocery stores, and other retail stores in the Nordic countries, is known for its fast...

Yoko Alender, Certificate in Climate, Health and CitiesArchitect and urban planner Yoko Alender has been a member of the Parliament of Estonia since 2015. Aalto University’s Climate, Health and Cities prog...

Aalto EE offers a first-class environment for learning and excellent opportunities to develop as a leader.Doctor of Medical Science, Docent of Cardiology Mikko Pietilä started a new job in the beginning of 2023 as Director of Turku University Hospital Serv...

Andrus Kuus and Jan-Henrik Svensson, Graduate Diploma in Digital Strategy and LeadershipGraduate Diploma in Digital Strategy and Leadership Andrus Kuus, CEO at Auto-Bon Baltic and Jan-Henrik Svensson, CEO at Beamex both gained useful i...

Tarja Näkki, Marko Saapunki and Emma Ylläsjärvi, Executive HRExecutive HR Program Tarja Näkki, Marko Saapunki, and Emma Ylläsjärvi all participated in the same Executive HR program. They gained the newest kno...

Henri Wenlin, Programs on Artificial IntelligenceData, Analytics, and AI for Professionals Program Chief Design Engineer Henri Wenlin has worked at KONE Corporation for eight years. Above all, Wen...

Joonas Likander, Aalto MBAKemira Plc’s Senior Manager, Global Sourcing Polymer Joonas Likander enjoys his job in strategic sourcing. “I am in charge of large raw material pr...

Johanna Kantokari, Aalto EMBAHead of Internal Controls Johanna Kantokari is responsible for KONE Corporation’s global internal controls. “Internal controls used to be a locally...

Saji Khullar, Aalto MBASaji Khullar joined McKinsey & Company’s Helsinki office as an Associate in November 2021, towards the end of her studies in the Aalto MBA program. ...

Leena Pihlajamäki, Aalto EMBARavenhill Consulting’s founder and CEO Leena Pihlajamäki describes her path to the business world as somewhat atypical. “I studied social ethics at...

Tuomo Kronbäck, Aalto EMBAGS1 is a global organization that operates in 114 countries. It creates standards that are part of everyone’s life. Its best-known products are the ba...

Alok Jain and Marjo Kuosmanen, F.E.C Labor Market TrainingFinnish adventure wearables brand Suunto manufactures world renowned sports watches, dive computers and precision instruments for the toughest conditi...

Pauliina Aalto and Anne Rantanen, Aalto MBASilmäasema is a 100% Finnish specialist company in eye health and vision care. Silmäasema serves domestic customers in 140 stores and 16 eye hospitals...

Kai Kaasalainen, Anni Svala, Tapio Ypyä, Strategic Foresight in Business ManagementStrategic Foresight in Business Management Tamro is known as a pioneering company in strategic foresight. Finland's leading distributor of medi...

Ville Wahlberg, Aalto MBAChange agency Ellun Kanat helps its clients build strong strategies and cultures, communicate effectively, and engage in continuous dialogue with surr...

Susanna Kämäräinen, Analytics and Data StrategiesDuring the program, Susanna Kämäräinen worked as SOK’s Vice President, Loyalty Business. Her versatile job focused on developing S-Group’s growth and ...

Emma Barrow, Diploma in Artificial IntelligenceEmma Barrow has had a long career in financial management in the service industry. In August 2021 Barrow started a new job as a Business Controller.  ...

Juho Siipo, Aalto EMBASweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future with its 17,500 strong staff. Managing Director of Sweco Infra & Rail in ...

Satu Helamo, Aalto CFO Program​​​​​​F-Secure is known as a global cyber security pioneer with over 100,000 corporate customers and tens of millions of consumer customers. At presen...

Maarit Kettunen, Francesco Tutino and Heidi Holopainen, Executive HRA holistic outlook on strategic HR In the ever-evolving world of HR, professionals need to continually update their competence. Maarit Kettunen, Fr...

Esa Mouhu, Janina Ollberg, Annika Jyllilä-Vertigans, Strategic Sustainability for BusinessStrategic Sustainability for Business Sustainability and profit are equally important at Vieser Sustainability was recently made a strategic spe...

Laura Muilu, Aalto MBASpecialist in equine diseases, Veterinarian Laura Muilu has been a Partner at Veterinary clinic Equivet since 2014. The Aalto MBA program gave Muilu m...

Masud Hashimi, Aalto MBACivil engineer Masud Hashimi has worked for example in major metro projects in Finland and Sweden, as well as a large-scale road tunnel project in Nor...

Nina Kinnunen, Global LeaderKekkilä-BVB’s Sustainability, Brand and Communications Director Nina Kinnunen has a broad range of responsibilities: sustainability, communications, b...

Johanna Eiramo, Global LeaderHead of Communications of both the Finnish National Gallery and Ateneum Art Museum, Johanna Eiramo, enrolled in Aalto EE’s Global Leader program in 20...

Sillanpää and Toivonen, Aalto EMBASOK’s (S Group) marketing unit is the same size as a medium-large Finnish company – and the group’s brands impact the lives of every Finn on a daily b...

The Aalto EMBA study experience was superior from start to finish.Senior Sales Director Mina Massoud has worked for research and advisory company Gartner for approximately two years. “I enjoy my work immensely: I ...

Jarkko Pesola, CEFAInvestment Director Jarkko Pesola has worked for cooperative bank Uudenmaan Osuuspankki for approximately ten years. Pesola is in charge of his client...

Anne Tomperi, Aalto MBAAnne Tomperi graduated from the Aalto MBA program in late 2019. She had contemplated getting an MBA degree for quite some time. “I am a lawyer by t...

Matti Hyytinen, Aalto EMBAAdministrative Director at the National Land Survey of Finland Matti Hyytinen has a broad array of responsibilities. He is in charge of services rangi...

The Aalto MBA supplied me with excellent skills for my career. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science with a broad range of innovative technologies and pharmaceutical services. Approximate...

Katri Perälä, Aalto EMBAFinnish telecom service provider DNA’s Director of Home Broadband Business Katri Perälä has a master’s degree in automation and system technology, and...

The Aalto EMBA was an intensive and rewarding experience. Chief Physician Mika Matikainen is Head of Urology Service at HUS Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa. Matikainen has had an extensive career in...

Joachim Thibblin, Business of CultureLosing businesses, next scene? Head of Svenska Teatern, Artistic Director Joachim Thibblin challenges business leaders, political decision makers a...

Petri Härkönen, Mergers and AcquisitionsMergers and Acquisitions Ponsse Plc is an international export company with roots deep in the Finnish countryside. Known as one of the world's larg...

Kelly Grover, Mergers and AcquisitionsMergers and Acquisitions Director of Marketing Communications at Taconic Biosciences Kelly Owen Grover recently took part in Aalto EE’s Mergers and...

Rasel Khan, World-Class NegotiatorRasel Khan, Global Category Purchaser in a multi-national company, describes his work as versatile and interesting – and marked by intensive negotiat...

Ville Halkola, Diploma in AI & Python and Artificial Intelligence, the Basics of CodingProgram Quality Manager Ville Halkola has worked for Suunto Oy for nearly two years. He describes working with sports watches, dive computers and prec...

Strategic PricingThe Strategic Pricing program provided me with extensive pricing know-how and hands-on-tools that were able to be implemented immediately. We were giv...

Negotiation Skills Experiences“In today’s business the ability to create and work in a team is necessary, but to be in a team it is not enough only to have a common target. You nee...