Jaakko Hallila

Jaakko Hallila is an experienced leader in the fields of education and international affairs, currently serving as the President and CEO and Research and Development Manager at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences since August 2017. Responsibilities include managing the education sales team, overseeing research and development in the School of Health Care and Social Work, and facilitating international funding initiatives for the university. Previously, Jaakko served as the Manager of International Affairs at the Regional Council of South Ostrobothnia, where notable projects included various Interreg Europe initiatives aimed at enhancing digital innovation and sustainable practices. Jaakko's career also encompasses roles in project management and academia, with a strong educational background in administrative sciences from the University of Vaasa and other international institutions.