Kari Heinilä starts as CEO of EC Electro Center Oy

Kari Heinilä starts as CEO of EC Electro Center Oy

Kari Heinilä will start as CEO of EC Electro Center Oy on 5 August 2024. He has a long and diverse work experience in various management positions in the field of electrical automation. Heinilä has been CEO of Hyxo Oy, where he was responsible for the overall management and development of the company. He has also worked at Endress+Hauser Group in key account and strategic business management, and at Valmet and Metso, where he was responsible for project, procurement and sales management. Heinilä is an engineer (automation and electrical engineering), graduated from Satakunta University of Applied Sciences.

EC Electro Center Oy is one of the leading manufacturers of electrical equipment in Finland. During its 30-year life cycle, the company has implemented a model of continuous development and has thus achieved a significant position as a reliable partner for its customers both in Finland and abroad.

“The continuous development model is here to stay and we believe that Kari’s expertise and experience will bring new perspectives to our team to promote healthy growth and internationalisation of the company” states Chairman of the Board Jari Ala-Pässäri  and welcomes Kari to the EC family.

“Kari Heinilä thanks the current management for their confidence and long-term work for the success of the company. ‘I am also aware of the dedication and excellent work of the entire staff. I welcome this opportunity to join a 30-year-old, successful company, and I look forward to working with our customers, partners and staff.'”