Electrifying
the global energy
transition

Roberts Abele joined IONCOR from Vitesco Technologies, where he held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Powertrain Controls based in the USA. Roberts has 30 years of experience with leading global automotive suppliers. He has a proven track record of growing a multibillion-dollar business globally in a highly technical and competitive market, and is well known for empowering employees and his commitment to corporate success.

Ville Jaakonsalo has served in several executive finance-related positions, most recently prior to joining IONCOR as CFO in Patria Group, where he was also responsible for the strategic transformation to a new operational model. His earlier positions include Metsä Group as Metsä Fibre CFO and Metsä Group treasurer. Ville brings a wealth of expertise to the strategic transformation of the company.

Christian Kleinhans joined Valmet Automotive in 2017 and was appointed as Senior Vice President Group Business Development & Communications in 2018. In 2023, he became co-leader of the EV Systems Business Line before the appointment to his current position in IONCOR. Christian has been intensively involved with electromobility and the resulting disruptive impact on the automotive and off-highway industries since 2008.

Manuel Ötsch joined Valmet Automotive in 2021 as Director of the Kirchardt battery plant in Germany, and was appointed Vice President, EV Operations to lead all the company’s EV plants in 2022. Manuel previously worked for Motherson Group managing plants in Germany, the USA and Eastern Europe, and for Magna Mirrors in various management positions.

Manlio Costanzo joined Valmet Automotive in 2024 as Vice President, Procurement and Supplier Quality Department. He has previously worked in tier one companies, such as Punch Powertrain, Varroc Lighting System and Marelli as well as in automotive manufacturers FCA and Yamaha, holding various purchasing positions, and with 10 years of experience in leading purchasing.

Jarkko Sairanen joined Valmet Automotive Board of Directors in 2010 and has acted as the Chairman since 2014, and now acts in the same position also for IONCOR. He has over 30 years of experience in leading high-tech companies in Finland, Germany, France and the USA. Sairanen has a strong acumen in building new business, transforming old ones as well as creating high-performing teams.

Sven Ennerst was appointed to Valmet Automotive Board of Directors in 2022 and has now joined the IONCOR Board. He pursued an international management career at Daimler for more than 30 years. At Daimler Trucks, Sven was responsible for Global Product Engineering and Procurement, and has broad experience in the automotive business and innovation management.

Jyrki Tähtinen is one of the leading experts in fund formation and private equity in Finland. He advises companies on private and public acquisitions and corporate governance matters. Jyrki has also acted as administrator and liquidator in several major corporate transactions.