International Advisory Board
International Advisory Board
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Management / Deans
Dean Timo Korkeamäki
Professor Timo Korkeamäki started as the dean of Aalto University School of Business on 1 January 2020, with a period of office of five years. The Aalto University Board appointed (on 1 Oct 2024) Dean Timo Korkeamäki to another term as the Dean of the School of Business. The term is five years and starts on 1 January 2025 (and ends on 31 December 2029).
PhD Timo Korkeamäki is professor of finance and was Head of Department of Finance and Economics at Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki. He was Hanken’s dean of research in 2015–2018. Between 1995 and 2008 Timo Korkeamäki worked in the United States.
Associate Dean Virpi Tuunainen
Professor of Information Systems Science Virpi Tuunainen has been appointed to the position of Associate Dean of the School of Business for the period of 1 August 2020−31 July 2023, then for the period of 1 August 2023−31 December 2024, and again for the 3-year-period of 1 January 2025−31 December 2027. She is responsible for research and international co-operation. Professor Tuunainen’s current research focuses on ICT enabled or enhanced services, digital platforms as well as digital innovation.
Associate Dean Tomas Falk
Professor of Marketing Tomas Falk has been appointed to the position of Associate Dean of the School of Business for the period of 1 August 2020−31 July 2023, then for the period of 1 August 2023−31 December 2024, and again for the 3-year-period of 1 January 2025−31 December 2027. He is responsible for teaching and education. Professor Falk’s research and teaching activities emphasize the role of technology in service management and include topics such as self-tracking and sharing platforms.
Assistant Dean Tiina Ritvala
Professor of International Business Tiina Ritvala has been appointed to the position of the Assistant Dean of Teaching and Education for the School for the period of 1 January 2022–31 July 2023, then for the period of 1 August 2023−31 December 2024, and again for the 3-year-period of 1 January 2025−31 December 2027. The Assistant Dean reports to the Associate Dean Tomas Falk and is a member of both the Dean’s Leadership Team and the School’s Management Team. The Assistant Dean belongs to the University’s Learning Services Working Group and to the School’s Academic Committee. She is also the chair of the School’s Teaching Competence Assessment Committee.
Tiina Ritvala's current research and teaching focuses on sustainability in international business and business transformation through cross-sector partnerships between multinational corporations, nonprofits, and governments.
Associate Dean, MBA Education, Max Finne
Max Finne, Professor of Information and Service Management, has been appointed Associate Dean of MBA Education within the School of Business. The Associate Dean position is new and the creation of it aims to further enhance the internationally accredited MBA, EMBA, and DBA programs at both national and global levels. Moreover, it seeks to develop a robust platform for cross-disciplinary executive education that aligns with our School’s strategic goals of advancing management education. The three-year term of office will begin in January, 2026.
Advisory Boards
The purpose of the School of Business' Advisory Boards is to support the development of the operations of the School of Business. All the members of the boards have extraordinarily extensive experience in their own organisations and the best practices in them.
Corporate Advisory Board
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Scientific Advisory Board
The School of Business Scientific Advisory Board evaluates the research quality and supports the development of the School.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board
Alumni Advisory Board steering group discusses policies related to the School's alumni activities, external relations, and fundraising. The steering group consists of 10–14 alumni representatives from the various study programmes of the School of Business and from different fields of business. The steering group meets approximately four times per year.
Alumni Ambassadors
In addition to AAB, we have Alumni Ambassadors, who form a wider group of School's alumni who support the School in developing the alumni activities. Additionally, the Ambassadors serve as a bridge between students, the School and business life.
School of Business Alumni Ambassadors
Alumni Ambassadors consist of 50 active alumni, who support our School in developing the alumni activities. In addition, the Ambassadors also serve as a bridge between students, the School of Business and business life.
Aalto University Business Students – KY
Founded in 1911, Aalto University Business Students – KY as a non-profit organisation has ever since provided its members with services and benefits, student advocacy and memorable experiences, as well as friendships that last a lifetime. Many students choose to volunteer their time and know-how to help run KY’s associations, committees, project teams and more, because KY exists solely for – and because – of its members. Every degree student at the Aalto University School of Business may join KY, and the membership is free of charge.
The School of Business has close cooperation with KY.
KY - Aalto University Business Students
KY is an association for business students at Aalto University. All degree students at Aalto University School of Business can join KY.
School of Business Governance
Management of School of Business
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