Tietoevry appoints new acting managing director

Tietoevry Create, the digital engineering arm of Tietoevry, has welcomed a new Acting Managing Director following the departure of Christian Pedersen.

Tietoevry Create, the digital engineering arm of Tietoevry, has welcomed a new Acting Managing Director following the departure of Christian Pedersen.

After nine years at the helm, Pedersen has relinquished his role, deciding he wants to explore new opportunities beyond the company.

The Finnish firm, which offers business advisory, design, data engineering, and specialised software R&D services globally, has revealed that Harri Salomaa will take his place, effective from 9 January 2024.

Salomaa, who has been with Tietoevry since 2020, brings a wealth of experience, having served in key roles, including Head of International Markets and Head of Product Development Services.

In his new role, will report directly to Tietoevry CEO Kimmo Alkio and become a crucial member of the Group Executive Management team.

Tietoevry Create is a digital engineering powerhouse, providing comprehensive services to diverse industry sectors. The company boasts a workforce of nearly 10,000 professionals worldwide.

Kimmo Alkio, Tietoevry CEO, said, “Tietoevry Create started its operations two years ago, and the business has paved its way forward according to our specialisation strategy – driving global expansion and scale in the attractive digital engineering market.

“With Harri Salomaa the business continues to drive its agenda seamlessly forward, thanks to his strong international sales and technology leadership experience, from Tietoevry and previously from nearly a decade of assignments in Silicon Valley as well as his 17 years at Nokia,” he continued.

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