Hannu Vahtera is VAMK’s new President

Doctor of Economics Hannu Vahtera has been appointed as President, CEO of Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.

The Board of Vaasa University of Applied Sciences has unanimously selected Doctor of Economics Hannu Vahtera as President, CEO of Vaasa University of Applied Sciences starting from 1.8.2024. The selection was decided at the board meeting on 28.5.2024.

Vahtera transfers to VAMK from the position of Research Area Director at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.

”It’s great that we can further strengthen VAMK’s already skilled team. Hannu Vahtera has expertise and insight into the world of universities of applied sciences, as well as long-term experience in the corporate world. His goal, in particular, is to grow RDI activities”, says the Chairman of the Board Christina Knookala.

For further information:

Chairman of the VAMK Ltd Board
Christina Knookala
+358 40 556 5011
christina.knookala@vaasa.fi