Kim Aaltonen
Vice President of Mobile Networks Global Supply Chain Nokia
ABOUT THE WINNER
For nearly three decades, Kim Aaltonen has held various leadership roles across supply chain management, from Supply Chain Planning to Customer Operations.
Kim’s extensive international experience, gained while living and working in nine different countries, has provided him with a global perspective and a rich understanding of diverse cultures, enabling him to lead people and businesses effectively in a global environment. He leads with a strategic vision, empowering people, fostering a culture of communication, driving digital innovation, and prioritizing sustainability.
Kim’s journey, from the competitive arena of floorball to the strategic complexities of global supply chain management, demonstrates his resilience, leadership, and commitment to collaborative teamwork.
Congratulations, Kim Aaltonen!
Case Study Highlights
At Nokia Mobile Networks, Kim Aaltonen is driving a transformation powered by AI and virtualization. His team applies AI in test systems to accelerate development, reduce errors, and improve software quality, while virtual verification tools simulate manufacturing to optimize design and speed up product launches.
Nokia’s supply chain strategy focuses on resilience, sustainability, and “design for supply chain.” It is supported by digital tools, cost efficiency, and continuous innovation. In total, these six focus areas build a future-ready, high-performing supply chain aligned with Nokia’s broader mission.
Kim’s leadership centers on embedding advanced technologies into core operations while ensuring they serve customer needs and sustainability goals. With “design for supply chain” as a strategic anchor, he is driving long-term transformation in a high-tech, competitive environment.
He emphasizes that this recognition belongs to the entire Nokia Mobile Networks Supply Chain team. For Kim, success is not his alone but a tribute to the dedication and unity of the organization, working together as one team to shape the future.
