CooliBlade is excited to announce the appointment of Klaus Mäntysaari as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Klaus brings over 20 years of international experience in commercial and business leadership roles across the technology industry, making him a key addition to CooliBlade’s executive team.
Klaus has held senior positions at leading companies such as Nokia, Elektrobit, Bittium, and JOT Automation, where he was responsible for sales, marketing, operations, and business development. His extensive experience and strategic vision will play an important role in driving CooliBlade’s growth and solidifying CooliBlade’s position as leading-edge solution providor in the power electronics cooling market.
“We are thrilled to welcome Klaus to the CooliBlade family,” said Janne Suhonen, CEO of CooliBlade. “His extensive experience and proven track record in driving commercial success make him an invaluable asset as we continue to expand our market presence. I am confident that Klaus’s leadership enables our growth and help us achieve our ambitious goals. One of the key objective for Klaus is to build CooliBlade partnerships and customer relationships in sales, design and manufacturing.”
Klaus Mäntysaari shared his enthusiasm about joining CooliBlade, stating, “What excites me most about joining CooliBlade is the company’s strong vision and commitment to renewing the heat management market. . The NEOcore technology and the product platform based on technology are a game-changer. The business opportunity is amazing and time is right to join the strong team. I’m eager to contribute to the company’s success by leveraging my experience in commercial strategy and business development.”
In his new role, Klaus will focus on identifying and capitalizing on strategic growth opportunities, enhancing customer relationships, and aligning CooliBlade’s commercial strategy with the company’s long-term objectives. His leadership style, which emphasizes inclusivity and fostering a culture of innovation, will be a valuable asset as CooliBlade continues to evolve.
Klaus also highlighted the importance of staying ahead of industry trends, noting, “Technological innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of the cooling industry’s future. It’s essential that we not only keep pace with these changes but lead them. I look forward to working closely with the CooliBlade technical and management team to drive these initiatives forward.”
Outside of work, Klaus enjoys sports and exploring Finnish nature, activities that help him maintain a balanced and focused approach to his professional responsibilities.
“I want to thank the CooliBlade team for the warm welcome. I’m excited about the journey ahead and the milestones we’ll achieve together. I look forward to collaborating with our partners and stakeholders to build a sustainable and successful future.” Klaus concludes.
The first goal for Klaus is to chat with our existing partners and key accounts to learn more about how CooliBlade can help our customers reach the next level in their power electronics products. Thermal management usually has a crucial role in the development of next-generation products, and we are happy to bring our game-changing NEOcore technology as a critical part of our customer’s products and business.