VTT has appointed Kimmo Alkio as Chair of its Board, following a decision by the company’s annual general meeting on April 27, 2026.
Alkio, an experienced executive in publicly listed technology companies, succeeds Pekka Tiitinen, who has served as Chair since 2020. He currently chairs the board of Bluefors and previously held CEO roles at Tietoevry, Tieto Corporation and F-Secure.
The annual general meeting also appointed Kristian Tornivaara, Managing Director of Saab Finland, as a new member of the board.
Alkio brings experience in leading global organisations, with a focus on strategic development, performance improvement and growth in technology-driven markets.
The VTT Board is responsible for confirming the organisation’s strategy, overseeing its implementation and ensuring the effective organisation of its operations.
VTT is a state-owned research organisation in Finland, operating under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Its mandate includes supporting the commercialisation of research and technology across industry and society.
The updated board also includes Sonja Hämäläinen (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment), Keijo Hämäläinen (University of Tampere), Outi Ervasti (Neste), Kaarina Muurinen and Tomio Pihkala (Kone).
VTT is a Finnish, state-owned research organisation focused on advancing the utilisation and commercialisation of technology and innovation across industrial sectors.
