Arttu Salmenhaara

Arttu Salmenhaara has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Arttu started their career in 1990 as an assistant site manager at Bouygues Construction. Arttu then worked as a customer base analyst at Fougerolle France before joining UPM as a project coordinator. In 1995, they joined KONE and took on various roles such as project manager and director in different regions, including Asia Pacific and Middle East. Salmenhaara co-owned Living Food Lab before joining Naava in 2018, where they served as the CEO and Chairman of the Board. Their work at Naava focused on combining nature and technology for improved physical and mental health. Arttu also served as the Chairperson of the Board at the Finnish Business Council Singapore. Salmenhaara's work experience showcases their expertise in leadership, strategic planning, and business development.

Arttu Salmenhaara attended the French-Finnish School of Helsinki from 1975 to 1988, where they obtained their Baccalaureat degree in Mathematics, Physics, French, Finnish, Swedish, and English. Arttu then pursued their higher education at Helsinki University of Technology from 1988 to 1995, earning a M.Sc. (Eng.) degree in Construction Economics & Management. Additionally, in 1992, Arttu attended NEOMA Business School, where they completed the Etudes Europeennes program, focusing on CESEM (Centre Europeen d'Etudes et de Stage Commercial in Reims) for one year. Arttu also participated in the NEOMA Business School's Exchange CESEM Program in International Business, although the duration of this program is not specified. Finally, Arttu has mentioned an affiliation with IMD, but no specific degree or field of study is provided.