Bittium appoints Markku Toiviainen chief sales officer for Defence & Security segment

By Public Technologies
  • Markku Toiviainen appointed chief sales officer for the Defence & Security segment, joining the group leadership team from Nov. 1, 2026.
  • Toiviainen brings 30+ years in high-tech sales leadership, including 20+ years in North America; previously held roles at Keysight Technologies, Anite Telecoms.
  • He joined Bittium in May 2025, first leading Security business responsibilities, later overseeing global sales in Defence & Security.
  • Erik Ahnger named chief strategy and transformation officer from Nov. 1, 2026; remit covers strategy, M&A, operating model transformation.
  • Ahnger previously served as vice president, business development; remains on the group leadership team.


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