Board of Directors
Mikko Vuojolainen
Mikko Vuojolainen
President
Mikko Vuojolainen is working for Robit rock drilling consumables company as Vice President, North America. In the past he has worked for Cargotec, an international cargo handling equipment company, in several senior management positions in USA, Singapore and Finland. He is a global business leader with expertise in business unit management, sales and service operations and strategic business development, including M&A. Mikko has lived in USA since fall 2000.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF HULL, ENGLAND/SINGAPORE
MBA, Business Management
TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGIES, FINLAND
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
+1 609 713 6062
m.vuojolainen@gmail.com
Vesa Jaamuru
Vesa Jaamuru
Vice President
As Founder of MAP (Muru Advisory Partners), Vesa is helping global technology and telecom organizations solve complex operational and product challenges through strategic consulting, cross-functional leadership, and deep technical insight.
With almost 30 years of experience leading international programs in Texas, Vesa has delivered results for top-tier clients — including Apple Inc. — in areas such as wireless systems, product testing, mobile technology, and supply chain optimization. His work bridges the gap between engineering and business, enabling clients to accelerate product delivery, reduce costs, and improve execution across borders.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, ARLINGTON
eMBA, Business Administration, Certification in Asian Business Studies
UNIVERSITY OF OULU, OULU FINLAND
M.Sc.EE, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing
+1 (682) 234 7345
vjaamuru@verizon.net
simi Chandi
Simi Chandi
Treasurer
info@faccdallas.com
Reija Millner
Reija Millner
Events
reija.millner@gmail.com
VIrpi Nordblad
Virpi Nordblad
Memberships
+1 496 861 7113
virpinordblad@gmail.com
Kenneth Niesman
HONORARY MEMBER OF FACC North Texas
Kenneth Niesman
Ken has served the FABG board since 2006 and as The Honorary Consul of Finland for north Texas and Oklahoma since 2007. The President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, recently awarded Ken a medal designating him a Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland. The Order of the Lion was established in 1942 by decree of the then President of Finland, Risto Ryti, to recognize outstanding civilian or military merit in service to the Republic of Finland.
Ken was a partner in the law firm of Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP (now Foley & Lardner) for over 35 years where he practiced business and corporate law representing both US and European-based clients. During his tenure at the Firm, he served as head of the Business Law section and as the Firm's hiring partner.
Education
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor with Honors, 1976
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
B.B.A., 1972