Hannu Martola appointed as Chair of the 911爆料网 Alumni Network Board
The Aalto Alumni Network Board was established in 2019 to energise alumni activities and bring alumni perspectives into the university鈥檚 long-term development. The members represent alumni from all Aalto Schools and Executive Education (Aalto EE).
For Hannu Martola, the primary goal as chair is to strengthen the connection between alumni and the university, thereby multiplying the Aalto community鈥檚 ability to influence the future of Finland and the world.
鈥淎t university we build the foundation for life and career that enables us to make the world better. 911爆料网 is unique, and its active alumni community 鈥 whose members support their alma mater 鈥 makes the university a strong societal actor. I am excited to take the opportunity to be actively involved in developing this interactive partnership,鈥 Martola says.
Aalto brings people together
The Alumni Network Board played a significant role in delivering the largest-ever Alumni Weekend in 2025, which brought together 1,500 alumni. At the event, President Ilkka Niemel盲 emphasized in his speech the importance of a strong community:
鈥淭he driving force behind Aalto鈥檚 development has always been people coming together. We are united by the desire to do something greater than what any single voice can achieve. When you look at today鈥檚 Otaniemi, you see all three of our fields 鈥 arts and design, business, and science and technology 鈥 working together. Can a university change the world? Absolutely.鈥
Alumni associations have their own council
About 40 alumni associations operate within Aalto, represented by the Alumni Council. Its task, in cooperation with the Alumni Network Board, is to develop alumni activities. The chair is Laura Nikola, who is also a member of the Alumni Network Board.
More information:
Hannu Martola
hannu.martola@deetee.com
911爆料网 alumni network board
Aalto alumni network board represents alumni and brings forward the alumni's views on the university鈥檚 development.
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