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Nokia employees awarded by president of Finland

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On December 6, 2016, Finland celebrated its 99th Independence Day. As part of the ceremonies, Sauli Niinistö, the President of the Republic of Finland, awarded a number of Nokia employees with medals of honor in recognition of their longstanding and distinguished service to their country. 

The following Nokia employees were awarded: 

Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland

  • Eeva Hakoranta, Patent Licensing, Nokia Technologies 
  • Harri Holma, Radio Systems, Nokia Bell Labs
  • Niko Lalu, Products, Mobile Networks
  • Lauri Oksanen, Technology, Architecture, Vision, Standards & Services, Nokia Bell Labs 
  • Erja Sankari, Oulu factory, Chief Innovation and Operating Officer unit (CIOO) 
  • Riikka Tieaho, Legal and Compliance 

Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland 

  • Satu Huuhtanen, Global Services, Mobile Networks 
  • Hannu Järvelin, Quality Management, CIOO 
  • Petteri Rantanen, Health, Safety, Security and Environment, CIOO 
  • Antti Toskala, Radio Standardization, Nokia Bell Labs 

Cross of Merit of the Order of the White Rose of Finland 

  • Anna Lindén, Operational Management, CIOO 
  • Veli-Matti Ojala, Treasury, Chief Financial Officer unit (CFO) 
  • Medal, 1st Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland 
  • Heli Kujala, Health, Safety, Security and Environment, CIOO 
  • Pirjo Nurminen, Radio Networks, Mobile Networks 
  • Karoliina Salminen, Innovation Steering, CIOO 
  • Marjo Vuorenmaa, CEO Office 
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About Nokia Bell Labs

Nokia Bell Labs is a world-renowned industrial research and scientific development organization. Founded in 1925, it has pioneered groundbreaking innovations such as the transistor, information theory, UNIX, and fiber-optic communication. Now part of Nokia, it continues to drive advancements in telecommunications, networking, and AI, shaping the future of technology.