Mikko Salminen

Head of Global Sales at Visual Components

Mikko Salminen has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles.

Mikko began their career in 2000 at Valmet Automotive, where they worked in the R&D department specifically on body and interior projects.

In 2001, they joined FlexLink Components AB as an Application Engineer. In this role, they were responsible for layout design and quotation work to solve manufacturing and logistical challenges for end customers. Mikko also handled internal transfer price calculations, cost estimates, technical specifications, and local CRM management. Mikko provided technical sales support for layouts and production software, as well as RFID technology. Mikko served a wide range of industries including telecom, consumer electronics, medical devices, bearings, and ophthalmic spectacle lenses until 2007.

Since 2008, Mikko has been with Visual Components. Mikko started as a Sales Manager EMEA, handling sales operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2021, they were promoted to the role of Head of Global Sales, where they continue to lead sales efforts on a global scale. The current role is ongoing, with no specified end date.

Overall, Mikko Salminen demonstrates a well-rounded background in sales and technical support, with experience in various industries.

Mikko Salminen completed their Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a major in Production Engineering and a minor in Industrial Management from Tampere University of Technology. Mikko attended the university from 1995 to 2010. Prior to that, they attended Uudenkaupungin lukio from 1992 to 1995, but it is not specified whether they obtained a degree or studied any specific field at this institution.

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Helsinki, Finland

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Visual Components

Visual Components is a leading developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. Founded in 1999 by a team of simulation experts, we started with a humble goal – to make manufacturing design and simulation technology easy to use and accessible to manufacturing organizations of all sizes.Today, Visual Components is recognized as aglobal leader in the manufacturing simulation industry and trusted technology partner to many leading brands. We offer machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers a simple, quick, and cost-effective solution to design and simulate production lines. With solutions for manufacturing design, sales, and application development, Visual Components software is trusted by hundreds of organizations worldwide to support critical planning and decision-making processes.Visual Components is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland and has subsidiaries in Lake Orion, Michigan and Munich, Germany, along with a global partner network of partners and resellers.


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Espoo, Finland

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51-200

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