Paolo Tonon took on the position of Vice President, R&D of Wärtsilä Industrial Operations on 1 June 2012, overseeing the research and development of Wärtsilä products. He is a member of the Wärtsilä Industrial Operations management team and reports to Lars Hellberg, Group Vice President, Wärtsilä Industrial Operations.
Tonon, who joined Wärtsilä in 1998, held several leading strategic, operational and technology positions. Prior to this current appointment he has, since 2009, been Vice President, Product Centre Automation, based in Norway, with responsibility for overall development and production of the Wärtsilä electrical & automation portfolio.