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Sailing solo is not everyone’s cup of tea
Although a keen sailor and a devoted follower of the Golden Globe Race, Wärtsilä's CEO Jaakko Eskola is not one for solo-sailing. He explains why. - People, 10 January 2019
Purpose in action
For us Wärtsilians, purpose drives everything we do. Our aim is to make a difference by enabling sustainable societies with smart technology and this vision is embedded in the development of new solutions for businesses, customers, societies – and the future. - People, 8 January 2019
Nina Skorupska, going boldly where no woman has gone before
Nina Skorupska is the Chief Executive of the Renewable Energy Association and has been at the forefront of the march towards renewable energy grids. Now, her goal is to get households in the UK to produce their own electricity for the benefit of all. This is her story. - People, 1 January 2019
Diving deep into the sea of data
If mixing medicine with astronomy to create new smart solutions for the marine and energy industry sounds like a totally bizarre idea to you, think again. This is precisely what two prominent data scientists – Ilona Söchting and Sirkku Karinen – at Wärtsilä, are up to. - People, 27 December 2018
Future engineers go hands-on with Wärtsilä
Attracting young talents is a challenge for all modern-day companies. Wärtsilä boosts its presence in the lives of future engineers by collaborating with educational institutions, and a prime example of this hails from the vast prairie of north-western part of the USA. Read on to hear what takes Montana students to the heat of Florida. - People, 26 December 2018
Planting green shoots of hope against climate change
Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” For me, the three-day Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps Training in Berlin was a reminder of that. - People, 19 December 2018
Outside-in
With years of experience and industry know-how, Ulrik Friis brings tremendous value to Wärtsilä’s new Oil & Gas team. See how his deep understanding of the industry can help foster greater collaboration between partners. - People, 18 December 2018
In purpose we trust
Our purpose “enabling sustainable societies with smart technology” explains how we want to make things happen now and in the future. - People, 13 December 2018
HIFK’s Saara Niemi is ice hockey from head to toe
Saara Niemi, the head coach of HIFK women’s team Stadin Gimmat, wants to get girls and women on ice. Even though her dream of NHL stardom never happened, ice hockey has defined the route she’s taken in life, leading to incredible opportunities, plenty of friends, and even a visit to the White House. - People, 7 December 2018
The Trailblazers: Meet Wärtsilä’s award-winning Legal Affairs team
Their penchant for out-of-the-box thinking and the willingness to innovate helped the Wärtsilä Legal Affairs department bag the Financial Times European Innovative Lawyer Award 2018. See how their expertise in legal design, early case assessment, and predictive software analytics helped them stand apart from the competition. - People, 27 November 2018
Al Gore speaks truth to power
Is there a way for humanity to develop sustainably? Former US Vice President, Nobel Laureate and Environmental activist Al Gore was in Helsinki recently and spoke ardently about how this could be possible. Read on to know more. - People, 22 November 2018
Growth Lab broadens leadership horizons
Serious fun while being pushed to the limits: that is how participants in Wärtsilä’s Growth Lab 2017 leadership development programme have described the experience. - People, 21 November 2018
Investing in the future
The journey towards a 100% renewable energy future is gaining momentum. It is time to swing into action and leverage the tailwind. - People, 15 November 2018
Barcolana 50: A race to remember
The Barcolana regatta is one of the world’s biggest sailing events, attracting a cult following around the world. Relive the exhilaration of this prestigious race as you read about its origins and also its mass appeal. - People, 13 November 2018
HIFK star Niklas Nordgren scores with a smile
At the age of 18, HIFK right wing Niklas Nordgren is a national hero in Finland and a likely future superstar of the NHL. He always wears a huge smile on his face. How does he keep up his good mood and high spirits even at times when the game isn’t all groovy? Twentyfour7. decided to ask the man himself. - People, 1 November 2018
Hedging expertise brings bang for the buck
Working in and between various currencies poses unpredictable risks to global businesses. Wärtsilä has proven to be award-winning in preparing for them; now, we hear what Wärtsilä’s Group Treasury Dealer Paul Malmström has to say about sustainable foreign exchange practices. - People, 1 November 2018
Global Mercy ships hope and health to people in poverty
Global Mercy, the world’s first purpose-built hospital ship, currently under construction, grants the poorest of the poor access to high-quality health care. Wärtsilä’s engines help the ship run smoothly and quietly for both volunteers living on board and patients receiving life-changing care. - People, 24 October 2018
Energised by people – on and off ice
For Tobias Salmelainen, HIFK has been a special team ever since he pulled a pair of skates on for the first time. Now, as a general manager, he’s responsible for the gang in its entirety. Let’s hear how his career has led him from ice to the head office. - People, 19 September 2018
Cutting edge marine technology
Ravi Bhalsod and Sasha Heriot, employees of UK-based Guidance Marine Limited - acquired by Wärtsilä - are used to working in a state-of-the-art innovative environment. We caught up with them to find out more about what they do. - People, 13 September 2018
Finding the words to share the goods
Sharing information and expertise with colleagues enables getting innovative together; but what happens when language stands between an idea and its implementation? Here’s a peek into different ways of making sure knowledge doesn’t get lost in translation. - People, 12 September 2018