DANFOSS DRIVES
JANNE KUIVALAINEN TITLE : SVP , GLOBAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION : HELSINKI , UUSIMAA , FINLAND
In the future , Danfoss Drives anticipates several megatrends in the post-pandemic world . “ If I want to be a little bit bold , we are driving the megatrends and transforming our world , because we are using those intelligent , electrified , and energy efficient solutions ,” said Kuivalainen . “ AC drives help to build a better future for all of us . We don ' t want to compromise on comfort when we implement sustainability policies in , for example , heating , ventilation , air conditioning systems , or refrigeration . By applying AC drives we can retain comfort and deliver better efficiency at the same time .
“ In the global food supply chain , we optimise equipment performance to help our customers optimise their food production - from irrigation of fields all the way to food retail . For many sectors , electrification is one of the key paths to decarbonization . That ’ s where we step in .”
EXECUTIVE BIO
Janne Kuivalainen is Head of Product Management and Development for the Drives business unit in Danfoss Group . Prior to joining Danfoss in early 2019 , he was Head of Technology of the Global Marine and Ports Business Unit at ABB . He has also held various management positions with Danfoss , Vacon Plc . and ABB in the areas of Research and Development , Product Management , and System Integration Project Business . He holds a M . Sc . ( Eng .) from the University of Tampere and has a special interest in the development of strategic business management .