Olli Isotalo to lead AFDA, the Association of Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries

On 25 January 2017 the board of AFDA, the Association of Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries, appointed the President and CEO of Patria, Olli Isotalo as its Chairman. Niko Haro, the CEO and one of the owners of Marine Alutech will continue as the Vice Chairman.

AFDA has an important role in supporting the success of Finnish defence, aerospace and security industries which are acknowledged for producing high-quality technology. The AFDA member companies invest significantly in R&D, ca. 15% of turnover and international markets are vital for them.

“The defence industry has a key role in the future projects of the Finnish Defence Forces. The domestic industry provides life-cycle support and security of supply as well as cost-savings to the customer, of which we have good examples already.” says Olli Isotalo, the Chairman of AFDA.

The board of AFDA consists of 12 members representing a wide range of companies of different sizes across the country. The secretary of the board is Tuija Karanko, Secretary General of AFDA.