Born 1969, M.Sc. (Tech.). Sampo is CEO of Beneq, with responsibility to align the company, internally and externally, with its strategic vision. Founding member of Beneq.
CloseManagement Team
The Management Team of Beneq is a strong and seasoned group of individuals, all sporting unique qualities, but sharing a common goal in developing Beneq into the leading manufacturer of industrial thin film coating equipment.

Sampo Ahonen , Chief Executive Officer
Born 1969, M.Sc. (Tech.). Sampo is CEO of Beneq, with responsibility to align the company, internally and externally, with its strategic vision. Founding member of Beneq.

Risto Laakso , Chief Financial Officer
Born 1952, M.Sc. (Econ.). Risto is primarily responsible for managing the financial aspects of the corporation. He is also in charge of financial planning and record-keeping, as well as overall financial reporting.
CloseBorn 1952, M.Sc. (Econ.). Risto is primarily responsible for managing the financial aspects of the corporation. He is also in charge of financial planning and record-keeping, as well as overall financial reporting.

Tommi Vainio , Chief Technology Officer
Born 1967, D.Sc. (Tech.). Tommi is head of Application and Product Management, Business Development and IPR. He also oversees Sales and Marketing. Founding member of Beneq.
CloseBorn 1967, D.Sc. (Tech.). Tommi is head of Application and Product Management, Business Development and IPR. He also oversees Sales and Marketing. Founding member of Beneq.

Jari-Pekka Tiesmäki , Chief Operations Officer
Born 1966, B.Sc. (Tech.). Jari-Pekka (J-P) is COO of Beneq and in that position responsible for the daily operations of the company. Founding member of Beneq.
CloseBorn 1966, B.Sc. (Tech.). Jari-Pekka (J-P) is COO of Beneq and in that position responsible for the daily operations of the company. Founding member of Beneq.

Arto Pakkala , Sales Director
Born 1952, M.Sc. (Tech.). As Sales Director, Arto heads the Beneq Sales Team, including sales offices in Central Europe, China and the USA, and a network of over 30 agent companies covering all key markets.
CloseBorn 1952, M.Sc. (Tech.). As Sales Director, Arto heads the Beneq Sales Team, including sales offices in Central Europe, China and the USA, and a network of over 30 agent companies covering all key markets.

Pasi Meriläinen , Director, Aerosol
Born 1974, B.Sc. (Tech.). Pasi, as Director of the Aerosol Coatings team at Beneq, is at the helm of application and systems development related to aerosol coating technology.
CloseBorn 1974, B.Sc. (Tech.). Pasi, as Director of the Aerosol Coatings team at Beneq, is at the helm of application and systems development related to aerosol coating technology.

Sami Sneck , Director, ALD
Born 1977, M.Sc. (Tech). As Director for ALD Applications and Systems, Sami is in charge of the Atomic Layer Deposition product group. He is responsible for ALD equipment and services, as well as application and product development.
CloseBorn 1977, M.Sc. (Tech). As Director for ALD Applications and Systems, Sami is in charge of the Atomic Layer Deposition product group. He is responsible for ALD equipment and services, as well as application and product development.




