Markku Savusalo, VP of Digital Engineering at Siili Solutions, has been appointed interim CEO of Siili Solutions Plc, effective immediately, due to CEO Tomi Pienimäki's departure.

Savusalo takes over following the departure of Tomi Pienimäki, who has agreed with the board to step down after leading the company for four years. The board has initiated a process to appoint a permanent successor, as the company looks to advance its next phase focused on strategy execution, customer value creation, and international growth, Siili Solutions Plc announced today.





Savusalo has been with Siili Solutions, an AI-powered digital development company, since 2015 and has most recently led its digital engineering business line. The company operates across key European markets, including Finland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany, supporting clients in digital transformation and AI adoption.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors I want to thank Tomi for leading Siili into a new strategic phase during the past four years,” said Chair Harry Brade, highlighting the company’s focus on accelerating profitable growth in its next stage.

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Markku Savusalo, VP of Digital Engineering at Siili Solutions, has been appointed interim CEO of Siili Solutions Plc, effective immediately, due to CEO Tomi Pienimäki's departure.

Savusalo takes over following the departure of Tomi Pienimäki, who has agreed with the board to step down after leading the company for four years. The board has initiated a process to appoint a permanent successor, as the company looks to advance its next phase focused on strategy execution, customer value creation, and international growth, Siili Solutions Plc announced today.





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Savusalo has been with Siili Solutions, an AI-powered digital development company, since 2015 and has most recently led its digital engineering business line. The company operates across key European markets, including Finland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany, supporting clients in digital transformation and AI adoption.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors I want to thank Tomi for leading Siili into a new strategic phase during the past four years,” said Chair Harry Brade, highlighting the company’s focus on accelerating profitable growth in its next stage.

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