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Panu Virolainen

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CTO, Motion at ABB
📍 Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Panu Virolainen is the Chief Technology Officer for ABBs Motion Business, where he leads global research and development. His expertise covers electric drives, power electronics, and robotics, leveraging a long career in various technology leadership roles at ABB. He holds a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Teknillinen korkeakoulu in Finland.

He is a public advocate for innovation and R&Ds role in addressing global challenges like climate change. He actively engages in initiatives like the ABB Startup Challenge and the Energy Efficiency Movement to foster collaboration and accelerate the adoption of new technologies across the industry.

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Current Role
CTO, Motion
Location
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
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Energy Efficiency
He frequently speaks on the importance of adopting high-efficiency technologies and initiated ABB’s “Energy Efficiency Movement” to raise industry awareness.
AI in Industry
Drives the use of artificial intelligence in industrial applications, from product offerings to operational processes, and is involved in an AI-themed startup challenge.
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Career

Work history

4-2019
CTO, Motion
ABB
4-2019 - 6-2019
CTO, Robotics and Discrete Automation
ABB
1-2017 - 3-2019
Group Vice President, Head of Research and Development, Robotics and Motion
ABB
1-2010 - 12-2016
Group Vice President, Head of Research and Development, Discrete Automation and Motion
ABB
3-2008 - 12-2009
Vice President, Technology and Product Strategy, Drives
ABB
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Education
1990 - 1995
Master's degree
Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan
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