Sami Jerkku appointed Managing Director of Wille Machines Oy

18.6.2026

Sami Jerkku (M.Sc. Econ.) has been appointed Managing Director of Wille Machines Oy as of July 1, 2026. He transitions to the role from his position as Managing Director of Marine Diesel Finland Oy, also part of the Wihuri Group.

Jerkku has extensive experience in international sales, business development, and executive leadership in the fields of technical trade and machinery manufacturing. In addition to Marine Diesel Finland, he has previously served as Managing Director of Kramp Oy and Farmi Forest Oy and has held sales and strategy development roles at Hilti in Finland and the United Kingdom.

At Wille Machines, Jerkku’s focus will be on strengthening the company’s domestic market position and driving export growth.

“Wille Machines is a strong Finnish company whose competitiveness is based on a highly versatile and high-quality product. Wille environmental maintenance machines are designed for demanding year-round use, and their performance combined with a wide range of attachments makes them a unique solution for urban environment and property maintenance. The company has a solid market position and a highly skilled organization. I am thrilled to become part of this whole,” says Jerkku.

Jussi Malmi, Vice President and General Manager at Wihuri Oy Technical Trade, considers the appointment an important step in the development of Wille Machines.

“Sami has strong experience in business development, international sales, and leadership. Wille is a strong player in its home market and an internationally respected product with significant growth potential. Under his leadership, the company is well positioned to further strengthen its position, particularly in exports,” says Malmi.

Wille environmental maintenance machines from a world-leading supplier

Wille Machines Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of environmental maintenance machines with a strong position in the Nordic countries. The company’s main markets are Finland, Sweden, Norway, and North America. Nearly 9,000 Wille machines have been manufactured since 1983, and all machines are designed and produced in Loimaa, Finland. Wille Machines also manufactures over 20 different machine-specific attachments optimized for work throughout all seasons. The market leader’s strong expertise is reflected in competitive, high-quality products. Wille Machines Oy is part of the Technical Trade division of Wihuri Oy and thereby part of the international Wihuri Group, which has a turnover of approximately EUR 2.2 billion and employs more than 5,700 people.