Heidi Heikkilä

Heidi Heikkilä has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Heidi is currently the Head of Fleet Management at Kaupunkiliikenne Oy, where they are responsible for asset and life cycle management of the metro/tram fleet and leads the fleet project portfolio. Their key areas of expertise include asset management, total cost of ownership, fleet safety, and strategic financial management.

Heidi is also a Member of the Board at Nordic Light Rail Association, contributing their expertise to the organization.

In the past, they served as Vice Chairman of the Board at Wunderbaum Production Ltd and held multiple positions at Finnair. At Finnair, they worked as the Head of Project Office, Head of Fleet Management Projects, Project Manager, and Engineer. In these roles, they led various projects and programs related to fleet management, business development, and aircraft maintenance. Their competencies include opportunity evaluation, program leadership, strategic resourcing, and customer experience.

Overall, Heidi Heikkilä has a diverse background with expertise in fleet management, project management, and leadership.

Heidi Heikkilä's education history includes an MBA from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, with a focus on Leading Business Transformation, obtained between 2020 and 2021. Additionally, they completed the Light Rail Training - Advanced Program at OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule from 2021 to 2022. Prior to these qualifications, they earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Industrial Management from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences from 2011 to 2015.

Furthermore, Heidi has also obtained certifications such as the EASA Part 66 (Aircraft Maintenance Licence) from the Finnish Aviation Authority and a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from Karelia University of Applied Sciences, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.