Meet the dedicated professionals who make Maillefer a global leader. Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, technical experts, and support staff, all united by a commitment to innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional value to our customers in the wire, cable, pipe and tube industries.

Virpi Paavola: Passionately Driving Quality and Sustainability at Maillefer
For Virpi, sustainability is a deep conviction: “The planet cannot sustain our current ways,” she asserts, emphasizing the need for better solutions.

Fred Carnicer: Driving Customer Success and Global Reach at Maillefer
Frédéric Carnicer, Sales Manager at Maillefer, is driven by a passion for securing successful projects and fostering customer relationships across diverse international markets. With a rich background in mechanical engineering and a career spanning several decades in the machine-building sector, he feels completely at home navigating the complexities of global sales.
For Frédéric, satisfaction isn't just about closing a deal; it's about genuine customer happiness: “My greatest motivation is ensuring that customers are satisfied with the service and products provided,” he explains.

Hannu Puhakka: Global Automation Expert Bringing Maillefer’s Innovations to Life
Hannu Puhakka, a seasoned Automation Engineer at Maillefer, brings Maillefer’s cutting-edge technology to life on customer sites across continents. With a career spanning over two decades in the cable industry, Hannu’s expertise lies in ensuring Maillefer’s sophisticated machinery performs flawlessly, bridging the gap between innovative design and operational excellence.
Hannu’s role is broad and hands-on. He delves into everything from software and components to mechanics, electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics – essentially, anything that transfers and controls energy and information within Maillefer’s machines.
Female 18% and Male 82%
Gender distribution
9.8 years
Average length of employment
9
Number of nationalities

