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Digital Workforce names two growth chiefs: Nieminen and Niinikoski
Digital Workforce names two growth chiefs: Nieminen and Niinikoski

Digital Workforce Services Plc. is reshaping its business structure and management team with two chief growth officers as of February 2, 2026, aiming to accelerate profitable international growth and sharpen its industry focus. 

Digital Workforce will now operate through two global business areas, Healthcare and Enterprise & Public, supported by shared global functions, the automation and artificial intelligence company announced today.

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As part of the changes, Juha Nieminen has been appointed chief growth officer of the Healthcare business area, while Tapio Niinikoski joins the company as CGO of Enterprise & Public and a member of the management team. Before this, Niinikoski used to serve in senior management roles at Elisa Oyj and Basware.

“Going forward, our strategic focus will continue to be on operational concentration, strengthening industry knowledge, and scalable service offerings to accelerate profitable growth,” said Jussi Vasama, CEO of Digital Workforce. 

Vasama added that he is “very pleased to welcome Tapio Niinikoski to our management team,” highlighting Niinikoski’s experience in demanding international environments and his collaborative, customer-focused leadership style.

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Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.

Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.

Authors

Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.

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