CalcuQuote, a quoting and supply chain software provider for the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry, has strengthened its global presence with the addition of two new European team members. Jani Leppälammi has joined as the VP of global sales and is based in Finland. Dirk Stender, based in Germany, is responsible for business development in Central Europe.
“The expansion of our team into Europe is a significant and exciting milestone as we scale our services to support customers across the globe” said Chintan Sutaria, founder and president of CalcuQuote. “Jani and Dirk both bring a passion for advancing the EMS industry.”
Leppälammi has over two decades of experience, specializing in sales management and development. Prior to CalcuQuote, Leppälammi held several positions in electronics supply chain management for both OEMs and EMS companies in Asia and Europe. He has worked for global companies like Lite-On Mobile, Elektrobit and Elisa and began his career at Nokia Mobile Phones. He earned an MBA from Henley Business School and previously completed an Executive MBA in international sales and marketing and B.S. in electronics engineering.
Stender has an extensive background in the electronics industry, with more than a decade of international sales experience. Before joining CalcuQuote, he was in a global sales position at Arrow Electronics in Germany. He earned a Master’s degree in economics from the University of Bonn.