Jukka Laitinen

Jukka Laitinen is an experienced technology program manager and project lead currently at Ponsse, with a focus on research projects in assisted systems, automation, electrification, energy efficiency, and digitalization since April 2021. Prior to this role, Laitinen served as technology manager and research team leader at VTT from September 2017 to March 2021, specializing in autonomous systems and automated driving technologies. Laitinen also held the position of chairman at ITS Factory, overseeing innovation and development initiatives from March 2019 to March 2021, and co-founded Helmee Imaging Ltd, serving as CTO from October 2013 to August 2017. Laitinen's career at VTT began in May 2001, progressing from principal scientist to roles focused on transport systems, logistics, and machine vision.