Risto Laukkanen
Born 1951, Finnish citizen
Education
M.Sc. (Environmental Engineering), Helsinki University of Technology, Finland, 1975
Dr.Tech. (Environmental Engineering), Helsinki University of Technology, Finland, 1981
International Executive Programme, INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France, 1991
Present position
President, Infrastructure & Environment Business Group
Pöyry Experience
Mr Laukkanen joined the Jaakko Pöyry Group in 1982 as Project Manager and Senior Engineer in Soil and Water Ltd. Between the years 1988 and 1989 he worked as Vice President for the Research and Development department. In 1990 he was appointed Vice President of Knowledge and Automation Engineering. Between the years 1993 and 1994 he worked as Senior Vice President of Water and Environment Division. From 1996 to 1998 Mr Laukkanen worked as President of Soil and Water Ltd. As of 1 August 2000, Mr Laukkanen has been President of the Infrastructure & Environment business group and member of the Group Executive Committee.
Previous Experience and Professional Affiliations
Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
Professor, Laboratory of Water and Environmental Engineering 1998-2000 and 1994-1996
Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
Laboratory scientist, water and wastewater engineering research 1977-1982
Viatek Ltd., Finland
Project Engineer, Water Department 1975-1977
European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations
Member of the Board 2002-2005
Water Services and Technology 2001; Programme financed by Tekes
Chairman of the Board 1997-2002
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