DANFOSS DRIVES
JANNE KUIVALAINEN TITLE : CTO , HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY COMPANY : DANFOSS LOCATION : FINLAND
Janne Kuivalainen is CTO of
Danfoss Drives business , a global leader in AC / DC and DC / DC power conversion , as well as variable speed control for electric motors .
He is a strong advocate of search solutions by offering dynamic and impressive products as innovation platforms for customers . Before his current position , he served as Head of Product Management & Development . Earlier in his career , he has headed technology with ABB Marine & Ports and R & D with Vacon Plc next to being in power generation sales with ABB . He is passionate about learning , lean , equality and sustainability .
Now , the biggest challenge in Kuivalainen ’ s role is ensuring an effective and efficient working environment , from the CEO ’ s office to the factory floor .
“ We are very aware that we have had great success in working effectively and efficiently across our teams , and with our people , to help all of us understand the business better every day . I want to emphasise that next to the leaders , we need top-notch key-knowledge experts who are able to then pick up the right priorities , organise efficiently and be inspirational and motivational to their surroundings .” So far , Kuivalainen ’ s proudest achievement has been scaling and organising electrification businesses .