Management

Jani Väänänen assumes the responsibilities of Interim CEO. Jani Väänänen is Piceasoft’s Chief Technology Officer and the co-founder of Piceasoft. Jani is responsible for our research and development. Jani is known as a very skillful software developer and an innovator with multiple patents. Jani has versatile and deep knowledge on the range of technologies including PC connectivity, mobile operating systems, cloud technologies and AI.

Mikko Järvinen is our COO. He leads the company’s entire business operations, strategic initiatives, and operational excellence and growth. Mikko has held several leadership roles and has extensive expertise in operational management, sales, and growth in international business from various industries such as telecommunications and ICT.

Samuli Ylinen is our Product Director. He is responsible for leading the formation and execution of Piceasoft's product strategy according to customer needs. Samuli works closely with sales, marketing and R&D teams to ensure timely delivery of all product activities and alignment across different functions. Samuli has broad experience in software product design and product creation programs at Microsoft and Nokia and in-depth knowledge of managing customer experience from gathering customer needs, to concepting, implementing and delivering innovations to over a hundred million consumers.

Pauliina Liuhala is Finance and People Director at Piceasoft. She is managing financial controls, budgeting and reporting. She is also responsible for human resources practices including talent management, work culture and wellbeing. Pauliina has strong accounting background and experience on corporate governance in several enterprises. Pauliina is a member of the board of Insecon Oy and Chairman of the Board of Linvestment Oy.