Anna Kevätsalo appointed as Human Resources Manager at the School of Business

M.Sc. (Soc.Sci.) Anna Kevätsalo has been appointed as Human Resources Manager at the School of Business. She will start her new position in June 2025 and will succeed Mikaela Stelwagen, who will continue her path at Hanken.

As the HR Manager, Anna Kevätsalo will be responsible for people management matters at the School of Business and is a member of the School's management team. She will report to the Dean of the School of Business and in matrix to the Chief Human Resources Officer at Aalto University.

Anna Kevätsalo has over ten years of experience in human resources in academia and business. She has worked as a consultant in leadership recruitments and during her time at Aalto University HR, she has been responsible for recruitment practices, employer branding, diversity and inclusion as well as leadership recruitments at Aalto. Previously, she has also served as an HR partner for three departments at the School of Business. Currently, Anna is completing her doctoral thesis in the Department of Management Studies in the field of organizational behavior and organizational studies.

‘I look forward to fostering the best conditions for world-class research, teaching, and societal impact at the school with proactive HR work. The School of Business holds a significant societal role in shaping a sustainable future. From a people management perspective, creating an environment in which current employees can thrive as well as attracting future talent are crucial to fulfilling this mission. The School is close to my heart through both my research and HR work, and it is a pleasure to continue in a meaningful new role with a professional HR team and with the wider BIZ and Aalto community,’ says Anna Kevätsalo.

Welcome to the new role, Anna!