CAN-DO. We enjoy our work and the motivation level of NIT staff is among the best in our industry. We use in-house designers to increase flexibility, encourage innovation and speed information flows. Our team is committed to the total quality from planning all the way to the final installation.
Management
Managing director, co-owner
Jari Suominen
An expert in interior project management, Jari engages himself personally with the practical challenges of shipbuilding and customer relations. Jari strongly believes that teams should be self-empowered and independent, but he is always ready to support and help colleagues.
Director, Sales
SEBASTIAN LAGERLÖF
Sebastian Lagerlöf (M.Sc. Economics) joined NIT in 2016. He has a strong international background in shipping and shipbuilding, with experience of conducting business in Europe, North and South America as well as in Asia. He has previously worked for Silja Line, Almaco and most recently Admares. Sebastian lives in Piikkiö with his family.
Director, HVAC & piping
ILKKA HIEKKANEN
Ilkka Hiekkanen has been around in the business all of his career, leading both newbuildings and conversions in Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Europe Working, Europlan and Riverco. Ilkka is a master of engineering and specialist of metal materials. He lives in Turku and plays football.
Director, design & engineering
JANNE SALMINEN
Janne Salminen carries responsibility for all design and engineering produced by NIT. Janne has been with us since 2007, having also worked as project manager, project engineer and designer.
Director, Finance
VESA HEIKKINEN
Vesa Heikkinen (M.Sc. Economics) joined NIT during the company's Japan project in 2016. He has an extensive international finance and accounting experience in shipbuilding and high-tech industries. In the marine industry, his former employers have been Aker Yards and STX.