The Journey to PRODUCT WELLBEING

Hannu Hannila

Hannu Hannila is a Doctor of Science (Tech) with over 25 years of experience in the ICT, High Tech, and Heavy Industry sectors. Since 2007, he has focused on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), recognizing the critical need to integrate data from sales, engineering, manufacturing, and after-sales operations. His doctoral research introduced a model for aligning product management with strategic business objectives. The model has been utilized to enhance cost efficiency and profitability by optimizing product portfolios. His core belief is apparent: every product variant must create business value; otherwise, it only adds complexity across the value chain.

Niko Salonen

Niko Salonen is recognized for his expertise in productization and productivity. His work translates into actionable solutions for product management and ICT practitioners. His knowledge distills from over 25 years of experience in world-famous high-tech and heavy-industry companies. He has pioneered methods and technical solutions for modular and configurable product architectures, resulting in data-driven solutions that deliver measurable productivity gains and unlock scalable growth.

Markku Vierimaa

Markku Vierimaa is a seasoned Automation and Software Engineer with nearly 30 years of ICT experience in roles ranging from developer to project manager and process owner. He has successfully led the rollout of a central PLM system across multiple factories, achieving strong outcomes and ensuring a smooth transition to long-term support. With a solid engineering background, Markku blends deep knowledge of systems, processes, and tools with a human-centered leadership style. His strength lies in aligning People, Process, Data, and Technology to drive meaningful, sustainable change.