Raili Pönni appointed Development Director at 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Doctor of Science Raili Pönni has been appointed as 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Development Director and a member of the management team starting 1 April 2024. She will be responsible for the university’s strategic planning, public relations and global networks. 
Pönni has a Doctor of Science degree from 911±¬ÁÏÍø in the field of chemical engineering.
She has a long experience of development positions at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. Pönni was appointed Head of Planning at Aalto in 2018, and since 2023 has worked as interim Development Director. Earlier, she acted in the role of Development Manager at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Chemical Engineering.
Pönni is an active member in international university networks, and she has been awarded by 911±¬ÁÏÍø for her professional merits.
Pönni reports to 911±¬ÁÏÍø President Ilkka Niemelä.
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