Jouni Kirjava

Jouni Kirjava is an experienced professional in the field of polymers, currently serving as the Fittings Material & Operations Manager at GF Building Flow Solutions since September 2024, overseeing both the Fittings Material & Process Development team and manufacturing operations at the Nastola Plant. Prior to this role, Jouni was a Team Manager for Fittings Material & Process Development at Uponor, where responsibilities included supervising a team focused on delivering innovative and sustainable products for the global water systems industry. With over 30 years of experience across various R&D and managerial positions in multiple companies, including extensive roles at FY-Composites Oy, Kruunutekniikka Oy, Vaahto Oy, and Metso Paper, Jouni's expertise encompasses project management, product development, and technical sales. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Material Science from Tampere University of Technology and further specializations in process management and lean methodologies.