Aalto University Executive Education (Aalto EE) selected Juha Jolkkonen, Executive Director for the Social Services, Health Care, and Rescue Services Division at the City of Helsinki, as the Alum of the Year 2025. The Alumni of the Year from Aalto University's schools were announced at the Aalto Alumni Weekend on Saturday, said a press release. Jolkkonen has a long and diverse career both as a physician and as a leader. The Alum of the Year recognition is awarded to a person who has completed Aalto EE's program and is passionate about lifewide learning. This person has also contributed positively to Finnish society and working life, demonstrating exceptional achievements in their respective field. The award was granted for the second time. "I never wanted to specialize in a narrow field. The skill of encountering people develops when you see the full spectrum of life and meet a lot of people with different situations and needs. That has also been a solid foundation for leadership," Jolkkonen said in an interview with Aalto Leaders' Insight. Jolkkonen graduated from the Aalto Executive MBA program, designed for professionals with significant work experience, in 2014. Since then, he has actively contributed to developing the program and building a close-knit alumni network as an active member. "Juha Jolkkonen is a strong advocate for continuous education and development. As an alum of the first-ever Aalto EMBA for the City of Helsinki program and a member of the program's steering group, Juha's long-term contribution to the development of the program has been invaluable. His active support for program candidates and alumni alike has advanced the creation of a strong and versatile alumni network," said Kerttu Kuokkanen, Director of MBA Programs at Aalto EE.