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, rich_text en CEMS alum Maria Sangder: Having impact is a motivating principle that has underscored my career /en/news/cems-alum-maria-sangder-having-impact-is-a-motivating-principle-that-has-underscored-my-career Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:03:07 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1337491 at /en She is Executive Director of UN Global Network Finland, Chairman of the Board of Fairtrade Finland and CEMSie of 2009 (NHH/Aalto) Careers CEMS aaltobizalumni Studies CEMS alum Maria Sangder Alum Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber: Business studies built a bridge for international influencing /en/news/alum-maria-pirkkalainen-barber-business-studies-built-a-bridge-for-international-influencing Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:07:59 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1336513 at /en Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber has graduated from Aalto University School of Business, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Careers Entrepreneurship Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity Cooperation Alumni Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber The Aalto University EMBA alumni in Korea are important ambassadors between Korea and Finland /en/news/the-aalto-university-emba-alumni-in-korea-are-important-ambassadors-between-korea-and-finland Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:07:22 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1336520 at /en The 30th anniversary of Aalto University EMBA in South Korea brought together 250 alumni and friends on September 4th in Gangnam, Seoul. Collaboration University aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation University The aSSIST University and Aalto University joint alumni event brought together nearly 250 Aalto EMBA alumni and friends of the program. President Sauli Niinistö: ‘The future is brighter than it appears right now.’ /en/news/president-sauli-niinisto-the-future-is-brighter-than-it-appears-right-now Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:07:55 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1333856 at /en Approximately 600 invited guests and alumni attended the event named after Chancellor Jaakko Honko at Aalto University Töölö Business and economics Global business dynamics aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity alumni seminar Awards and Recognition Cooperation University Presidentti Sauli Niinistö Alum Ella Ahmas: 'Getting a job at the European Commission was a great achievement, and I believe that my younger self would be really proud of me' /en/news/alum-ella-ahmas-getting-a-job-at-the-european-commission-was-a-great-achievement-and-i-believe-that Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:57:54 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1329831 at /en Ella Ahmas, who studied in the Master's programme in Management and International Business, found her niche through the experience gained in internships and ended up working for the European Commission in her current role. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Ella Ahmas Alum Laura Suomalainen: ”The idea of always having your life with you and being able to move from place to place spoke to me.” /en/news/alum-laura-suomalainen-the-idea-of-always-having-your-life-with-you-and-being-able-to-move-from Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:51:00 +0000 Emma Rosenberg 1331605 at /en Laura Suomalainen had long dreamed of "Vanlife" until the opportunity to go on exchange to Norway set the wheels of her dream in motion. Nowadays she travels across Europe in her own van and works remotely. Studies Careers Alumni stories International Business, Mikkeli aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies Alumni Laura Suomalainen lumisilla vuorilla vaeltamassa. Alum Sari Ovaska: 'It was clear to me that I wanted to help create better workplaces for others' /en/news/alum-sari-ovaska-it-was-clear-to-me-that-i-wanted-to-help-create-better-workplaces-for-others Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:23:55 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1309800 at /en Our alum Sari Ovaska broadened her expertise during her study leave, and transitioned from an auditor position to a new career in HR. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Alumni Sari Ovaska ‘Sport is the most important useless thing in the world’ /en/news/sport-is-the-most-important-useless-thing-in-the-world Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:49:23 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1308834 at /en Tero Tiitu, three-time world floorball champion, shared his experiences of combining studies, competitive sport and working life Careers Studies Urhea aaltobizalumni alumni continuos learning lifewide learning sports Studies Alumni, salibandyn kolminkertainen maailmanmestari Tero Tiitu. Kuva: Krister Andersson / Bildbyrån STR Alum Otso Sillanaukee: "Master's studies prepared me well for working life" /en/news/alum-otso-sillanaukee-masters-studies-prepared-me-well-for-working-life Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:43:56 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1307022 at /en Otso Sillanaukee, an alum from the Master’s programme in Creative Sustainability, wants to make a difference in the world for a more sustainable and happier future. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories CS blog aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Otso Sillanaukee Alum Philipp Hummel: ‘Meaningful work revolves around three key aspects’ /en/news/alum-philipp-hummel-meaningful-work-revolves-around-three-key-aspects Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:03:15 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1303233 at /en Our Global Management alum Philipp Hummel works as a Consultant at Bain & Company. For him, meaningful work revolves around three key aspects: broader positive impact, personal growth, and flexibility. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Philipp Hummel Over 50 alumni and friends of Aalto gathered in Boston for the Dean’s Aalto alumni get-together /en/news/over-50-alumni-and-friends-of-aalto-gathered-in-boston-for-the-deans-aalto-alumni-get-together Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:25:17 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1301314 at /en In the event, the participants heard the latest news of Aalto, learned about the US Government debt, and met old and new acquaintances. The event was hosted by School of Business alumni Tuomo and Tarja Vuolteenaho at their home. Collaboration University aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation University Bostonin alumnitapaamiseen osallistuneita alumneja ja ystäviä The theme of the School of Business Homecoming Day was “International Finland in 2030?” /en/news/the-theme-of-the-school-of-business-homecoming-day-was-international-finland-in-2030 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:45:09 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1300387 at /en The biennial event featured keynote speaker Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs and School of Business alum Global business dynamics Alumnus of the year aaltobizalumni alumni University BIZ Homecoming Day 2025, panelists Alum Janette Malmström: A business strategist guiding companies through change /en/news/alum-janette-malmstrom-a-business-strategist-guiding-companies-through-change Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:12:28 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1274356 at /en At Monitor Deloitte, Janette excels not only in project management but also in providing valuable strategic insight to clients. Studies Collaboration Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Janette Malmström Alum Elina Valtonen: ‘Study broadly everything that interests you’ /en/news/alum-elina-valtonen-study-broadly-everything-that-interests-you Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:43:34 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1257801 at /en Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and alum of the School of Business majoring in financial economics Elina Valtonen would do the same now as she did 20 years ago while studying: she would study a wide range of subjects that interest her and would also boldly venture into areas outside her comfort zone, as that is where the most learning happens. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Ulkoministeri, Kauppakorkeakoulun alumni Elina Valtonen Alum Maria Kupila: ‘I strongly believe in the power of a multidisciplinary approach’ /en/news/alum-maria-kupila-i-strongly-believe-in-the-power-of-a-multidisciplinary-approach Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:09:50 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1235631 at /en An IDBM alum Maria Kupila has embraced the multidisciplinary approach in her work in management consulting. She believes combining design thinking, technology and strategic analysis is key to turning future challenges into opportunities. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Maria Kupila Alum Liisa Antola: ‘I would urge people to not only follow their passion but to be more values-led in their career’ /en/news/alum-liisa-antola-i-would-urge-people-to-not-only-follow-their-passion-but-to-be-more-values-led-in Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:29:21 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 1207466 at /en Liisa Antola has always pursued an international career, and international exposure during her studies in the School of Business helped her achieve it. Today, she works in a UK-based trade body with DEI matters and aims to build a more equitable working life for everyone in insurance and long-term savings sector. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories CEMS Cooperation Department of Management Studies International Business, Mikkeli aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies Liisa Antola ”Act early and register for JobTeaser” /en/news/act-early-and-register-for-jobteaser Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:27:47 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1185601 at /en A Welcome Evening event filled the multipurpose lobby of the School of Business with new Master's students. Services Career aaltobizalumni studies Studies University Paneelikeskustelu Genuine networking is about meeting people as people /en/news/genuine-networking-is-about-meeting-people-as-people Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:58:09 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1009221 at /en For School of Business alum Jude Kokkonen, people and doing things together is a matter close to his heart Collaboration Donations Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni bizdonorstories Cooperation University Jude Kokkonen. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Roope Kiviranta Alum Maija Keskinen: I enjoy learning new things and trying out different roles /en/news/alum-maija-keskinen-i-enjoy-learning-new-things-and-trying-out-different-roles Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:44:44 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 1006176 at /en Our alum, Maija Keskinen, knew from the start that she wanted to study economics. "Meaningful work to me means being able to serve society and do my part to ensure that decisions made in public administration are based on the highest quality information possible," Keskinen explains. Studies Collaboration Alumni stories School of Business Department of Economics aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Kuva Maija Keskisestä Numerous alumni events were organised in 2023 /en/news/numerous-alumni-events-were-organised-in-2023 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:48:39 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 980721 at /en Many alumni of the School of Business also participated in the Alumni Weekend event of the entire Aalto University Collaboration AlumniWeekend aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity University Two people smiling in the centre of the photo