Calefa Oy is strengthening its leadership for the company’s next phase of growth. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Heikki Hallila as CEO of Calefa Oy as of 19 October 2026. Calefa’s current CEO and founding partner Petri Vuori will continue with the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
For more than a decade, Calefa has developed and delivered energy-efficient solutions for electric heat production and waste heat recovery. The company’s technology is increasingly being used in industrial, utility and data centre sites across Finland. Over the years, Calefa has established its position in Finland as a provider of comprehensive solutions that support the energy transition and has built a strong foundation for the next phase of business development.
Strengthening the leadership structure supports the development of Calefa’s business and the company’s growth objectives. Going forward, the company will place even stronger emphasis on customer experience, the development of its solutions and the expansion of international business based on Finnish expertise.
“Calefa has built a strong position as an expert in demanding energy solutions. The company’s growth is based on the expertise of our personnel, our technological know-how and the long-term relationships built with our customers. Heikki’s appointment supports the development of the business and the next phase of international growth. Petri’s continuation as Chief Commercial Officer ensures customer focus and continuity.”
Mika Galkin, Chairman of the Board, Calefa Oy
Petri Vuori is one of Calefa’s founding partners and has served as the company’s CEO since 2019. In his new role as Chief Commercial Officer, he will strengthen Calefa’s commercial leadership, customer relationships and product management, while supporting the company’s profitable growth.
“It has been a privilege to lead Calefa’s development together with our skilled personnel over the past 13 years. We have a strong position in Finland, high-quality solutions and an excellent foundation for future growth. The company’s next phase requires an even stronger focus on business development, our offering and customer work. The new leadership model supports this well and gives me the opportunity, as Chief Commercial Officer, to focus even more strongly on customers, partnerships and the development of our offering.”
Petri Vuori
Calefa’s growth is built on strong customer relationships as well as a developing offering and lifecycle services. At the same time, the company is strengthening the customer experience and supporting its objectives for international growth.
Heikki Hallila has already served as part of Calefa’s Board of Directors for two years. During that time, he has been involved in the company’s strategic development and gained in-depth familiarity with Calefa’s business, technology, customers and growth opportunities.
Hallila brings to Calefa nearly 20 years of experience in international business leadership, building growth and developing businesses. During his career, he has been responsible for the growth, internationalisation and implementation of strategic transformation projects in companies operating in industrial technology, automation, software business and the construction sector. Hallila’s experience supports Calefa’s next phase of growth and the company’s objectives to strengthen its position both in Finland and in international markets.
As Calefa’s new CEO, Hallila will draw on his experience in international leadership as part of Calefa’s growth story and strategically build the company’s growth towards its next objectives.
“Calefa has strong technology, skilled personnel and solutions whose significance is growing as the energy transition progresses. Our goal is to help our customers use energy more efficiently and more responsibly. We want to be a long-term partner for our customers, combining technical expertise, reliable project deliveries, and lifecycle services. On these strengths, we can build both an excellent customer experience and international growth.”
Heikki Hallila, future CEO of Calefa Oy
In line with its strategy, Calefa will continue investing in expertise, customer-oriented solutions and operating models that support growth. The objective of the leadership arrangement is to strengthen the company’s ability to develop its business, further improve the customer experience and progress systematically into new international markets.
Further information
Mika Galkin
Chairman of the Board
mika.galkin@calefa.fi
+358 40 524 0760
Heikki Hallila
CEO
heikki.hallila@calefa.fi
+358 50 375 2579
Petri Vuori
Chief Commercial Officer / CCO
petri.vuori@calefa.fi
+358 40 553 4427