Kennet Holmlund

Dr. Kenneth Holmlund is currently the Head of the Space Systems and Utilization at WMO, leading the WMO efforts on space-based observations and related capacity building, space weather activities and coordinating frequency issues. Before he joined WMO, he had previously worked in EMETSAT in the following positions: Chief Scientist supporting the EUMETSAT Management Board on scientific matters with potential strategic implications, Head of Remote Sensing and Products Division, and Head of Meteorological Operations Division. Kenneth has more than 30 years of experience in remote sensing at EUMETSAT, European Space Agency and Finnish Meteorological Institute. Kenneth received his Ph.D. from the University of Helsinki.