Heikki Haavisto has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Heikki started their career as a Master Thesis worker at Helsinki University of Technology, where they focused on optimizing process parameters for producing cold-rolled sheet steel. Heikki then worked as a Material Expert and Sourcing Engineer at Intune Circuits, where they solved quality problems and sourced suppliers in the RFID industry.
Heikki then joined Marioff Corporation Oy as a Sourcing Manager, responsible for sourcing new products and subcontracting international installations. Heikki later became a Project Manager at Marioff, managing global delivery projects from design phase to customer delivery.
Afterwards, Heikki worked at Konecranes as a Project Manager, responsible for managing turn-key customer delivery projects mainly in the EMEA region. Heikki handled projects from sales handover to the end of warranty.
Following their time at Konecranes, Heikki joined ABB as a Project and Sales Manager. Heikki then moved to Turck Vilant Systems, starting as an Account Manager and later becoming a Business Development Manager. In this role, they managed key accounts and created new business globally, with a focus on Finland, UK, USA, and China.
Heikki's career at Turck Vilant Systems progressed further, as they became the Head of Business Development for the USA, responsible for market entry and sales strategy in the region. Heikki then took on the role of Sales Director for Northern Europe and Americas, and currently serves as the Managing Director for Turck Vilant Systems Group, overseeing the operations of four country organizations and supporting global sales and delivery efforts.
Overall, Heikki Haavisto has a strong background in project management, sales, business development, and leadership roles, with a focus on RFID solutions and industrial automation.
Heikki Haavisto completed their M.Sc. in Engineering from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan during the period of 2000-2007. Additionally, they attended the International School of Geneva, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned during that time.
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