21.03.2016 00:00
Three former Microsoft Country Managers from Sweden, Denmark and Norway to join the newly formed Nordic Advisory Board to accelerate Innofactor’s Nordic growth strategy
Espoo, Finland, March 21, 2016 – Innofactor (Nasdaq Helsinki IFA), one of the leading Nordic IT solution providers focused on Microsoft platforms, has retained 3 of world-renowned leaders on Microsoft Ecosystem to form an Innofactor Nordic Advisory Board.
The newly appointed Nordic Advisory Board members will contribute their insights to the company on market, strategy, business development and M&A insights in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, key recruitments, and Microsoft relationships. The members of the Advisory Board are Jonas Persson, Niels Soelberg and Knut Aasrud.
The Nordic Advisory Board will work closely with CEO Sami Ensio and Chairman of the Board Ari Rahkonen. Moreover, the Nordic Advisory Board members will act as advisors for Innofactor’s Country Managers in their own country and will play a vital advisory role in the mergers and acquisitions.
“Sharing insights on how Nordic IT investments affect the Nordic markets is an important part of the value we bring to our customers and shareholders. They will benefit greatly from the experience and insight the Nordic Advisory Board will provide to us,” said Ari Rahkonen, Innofactor’s Chairman of the Board.
“I am proud that Jonas, Niels and Knut joined our Nordic Advisory Board. As former Microsoft Country Managers their insights into Microsoft Ecosystem in the Nordics will be a valuable input to our growth strategy. I eagerly look forward to start working together with them,” said Sami Ensio, Innofactor’s Founder and CEO.
The Nordic Advisory Board members:
Jonas Persson, General Manager of Microsoft Sweden, Co-founder of Myrtel Management and Industrial Advisor at EQT Partners, see https://se.linkedin.com/in/jonas-persson-05332
Niels Soelberg, former General Manager of Microsoft Denmark and Iceland, has held several executive roles in Microsoft in Western Europe and Europe, Middle East & Africa, see https://dk.linkedin.com/in/niels-soelberg-866325
Knut Aasrud, CEO of Norstat, former General Manager of Microsoft Norway, has held several executive roles in SAP, see https://no.linkedin.com/in/knut-aasrud-b791514
“I am personally impressed by the Innofactor’s strong commitment to grow, clear strategic choices and strong track record on successful products, services and business. I am excited about joining the team and contributing to Innofactor’s growth to become a leading Nordic and significant global player in the Microsoft Ecosystem”, said Niels Soelberg.
“I am proud to be a member of such a highly esteemed team,” said Jonas Persson. The collective knowledge, expertise and experience that we bring to the company further strengthens the Nordic growth strategy and reinforces Innofactor’s position at the forefront of the Microsoft Ecosystem.”
“Innofactor has successfully implemented its strategy as a central actor in the Microsoft Ecosystem. I believe that with my 8 years of experience in Microsoft, I can help Innofactor in its goal to further increase its business in both Norway and in the Nordics,” says Knut Aasrud.
Additional information:
Ari Rahkonen, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Innofactor Plc
Tel: +358 40 754 3966
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Innofactor
Innofactor is one of the leading Nordic IT solution providers focused on Microsoft platforms. Innofactor delivers business critical solutions and maintenance services as a system integrator and develops its own software products and services. The focus area in Innofactor’s own product development is Microsoft’s cloud solutions. Innofactor's customers include over 1,200 private and public sector organizations in the Nordic Countries. The company has over 500 motivated and skilled employees in a number of locations in Finland, Sweden and Denmark. In 2011–2015, the annual growth of Innofactor’s net sales has been approximately 35%. Microsoft named Innofactor Plc as the Finnish Partner of the Year in 2015. Innofactor was also selected into the Microsoft’s international finals in two categories. The Innofactor Plc share is listed in the technology section of the main list of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Oy. www.innofactor.com