Timo Hietala

Timo Hietala is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in academia and industry. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Timo has held significant leadership roles in various organizations, including Head of Production and Vice President Operations at Labsystems Diagnostics Oy. Timo's extensive experience at Valio includes positions such as Export Manager, Plant Director of the Valio Juice Plant, and Senior Vice President overseeing the Juices & Frozen Food business unit. Additionally, Timo has worked as a Production Engineer and Product Development Chemist at Medix Biochemica and served as an Assistant at Helsinki University of Technology.