Aalto University Foundation
The Aalto University Foundation Board decides on the Foundation's strategy, operation and financial issues and is responsible for any far-reaching plans.
The Board started its work in August 2008. President & CEO of Kone Oyj, Matti Alahuhta and Professor Marja Makarow, CEO of the European Science Foundation ESF were appointed Chair and Vice Chair respectively.
The other five members of the board are President of Boston University, Robert A. Brown, President & CEO of Finnish Forest Industries Federation, Anne Brunila, Professor Bengt Holmström, Professor Saku Mantere and Senior Design Manager Anna Valtonen. All board members hold a doctorate.
From left to right: Bengt Holmström, Anne Brunila, Marja Makarow, Robert A. Brown,
Anna Valtonen, Saku Mantere and Matti Alahuhta.
Aalto News interview of September 2008 with Mr Matti Alahuhta
Matti Alahuhta: Personnel and students key in building Aalto University
The Board of the Aalto University Foundation has started its work. The creation of the new university will involve a considerable effort during the coming autumn and winter.
What are the central issues for the autumn Matti Alahuhta, Chair of the Board, Aalto University Foundation?
“The upcoming autumn’s central issues are the initiation of the development work with the help of working groups and choosing a president. The working groups are central to our development work because they offer everyone the opportunity to participate in the building and development of the university. Feedback from the working groups is very important for the Board’s work and decision-making.
“It is important to understand the old, existing culture when implementing change. That is why it is so vital to listen to our personnel and students. The working groups will be trained to listen to the members of the University community.”
Complete interview available in Aalto News 9/2008.