Marja Sutela starts as rector of Lapland University of Applied Sciences Share on social media Share on Facebook Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn (opens in a new window) Share on Bluesky Share on Bluesky (opens in a new window) Share on Threads Share on Threads (opens in a new window) The new president and CEO of Lapland UAS will take office on Monday, August 10, 2026. In April, the Board of Lapland University of Applied Sciences appointed Marja Sutela, docent and Doctor of Administrative Sciences, as Rector and CEO. Sutela will join Lapland University of Applied Sciences from her position as Vice Rector for Education at the University of Tampere. – On behalf of the Board of Directors of Lapland University of Applied Sciences, I would like to welcome Marja. With good cooperation, we will drive forward both the university and the LUC University Consortium, says Antti Syväjärvi, Chair of the Board. – It’s wonderful to be taking on the role of President and CEO of Lapland University of Applied Sciences. Lapland UAS is strong both operationally and financially; it has a clear profile and maintains close collaboration with the University of Lapland within the LUC University Consortium. I’m looking forward to meeting the staff, students, and partners, as well as returning to my old college town after 30 years, says Marja Sutela. Welcome to Lapland University of Applied Sciences and our community!