# Simo Mäkipaja: New Chief Sales Officer at Milrem Robotics

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- Published: 2026-11-06
- Author: Jacob Wollheim
- Type: Appointment interview · Section: Career · Country: international
- Language: en (original)
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- Tags: milrem robotics, arcos, c4isr, ew, unmanned systems

> Simo Mäkipaja, a 26-year veteran of the Defence and Security sector has been named Chief Sales Officer at Milrem Robotics. He will lead the global sales organization and focus on strengthening relationships with customers and partners as Milrem evolves into a mission system provider.

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*Simo Mäkipaja, Chief Sales Officer at Milrem Robotics · Milrem Robotics*

**What's your background?**

I’ve spent my whole career, 26yrs and counting, in Defence and Security. Started as an electronics engineer but quickly moved into sales and business development which I have mostly been focusing on for the last 20+ years. Technology-wise, I’ve been mostly working on C4ISR, EW and Cyber, both for large enterprises as well as start-ups.

**Why did you choose to work in the defence sector?**

It might sound cheesy, but the original Top Gun movie got me interested in military aviation and the town I went to university in just happened to have a company working in that field.

**What made you take on the role as Chief Sales Officer at Milrem Robotics?**

I have been following the unmanned system scene since the early 2000s and shared Milrem’s vision of where the technology and market are heading. With offering like ARCOS, I am confident we can be a difference maker in the field of mission systems and orchestration of integrated robotic capabilities.

**What does your new position involve?**

Leading our global sales organisation, developing relationships with existing and prospective customers, and securing new international programmes

**What's at the top of your agenda for the next six months?**

Getting to know all the stakeholders, team, colleagues, customers and partners and how they see Milrem and our offering. Then use all that knowledge and feedback to assess the necessary next steps in our evolution to a mission system provider.

## FAQ

**What is Simo Mäkipaja's background before joining Milrem Robotics as Chief Sales Officer?**

Simo Mäkipaja has spent 26 years in Defence and Security, starting as an electronics engineer before moving into sales and business development for over 20 years. He has primarily worked on C4ISR, EW and Cyber technologies across large enterprises and start-ups. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

**What will Simo Mäkipaja's role as Chief Sales Officer at Milrem Robotics involve?**

As Chief Sales Officer, Mäkipaja will lead Milrem Robotics' global sales organisation, develop relationships with existing and prospective customers, and secure new international programmes. His near-term agenda includes meeting stakeholders, teams, and partners to assess Milrem's evolution toward becoming a mission system provider. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

**Why did Simo Mäkipaja decide to take on the Chief Sales Officer role at Milrem Robotics?**

Mäkipaja has followed the unmanned systems scene since the early 2000s and shares Milrem's vision for the technology and market's direction. He cited confidence that offerings like ARCOS can make Milrem a difference maker in mission systems and integrated robotic capability orchestration. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-06.

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