New CEO Veli-Matti Hakala to steer Cimcorp towards steady and determined growth

Currently with over 25 years of experience in sector and innovation, Veli-Matti Hakala signed up with Cimcorp in 2016 for the chance to operate in an ingenious and worldwide atmosphere. He has actually expanded within the firm from sales to monitoring, and in the previous year he has actually functioned as Exec Vice Head Of State.

“The goal for the upcoming years is stable yet established development in both our firm and our consumer base,” states Hakala. “The structure for this is Cimcorp’s tried and tested innovation and software program, which supply effectiveness in numerous sectors.”

The development purposes relate to both grocery store retail and tire plant logistics, locations in which Cimcorp has actually been very effective in the last few years. In addition, the Solution company, as a cross-cutting company, has the prospective to be among the crucial enablers of development.

Maintaining the society while the firm expands

According to Hakala, stable development is particular of Cimcorp. By taking calculated actions, the firm has actually kept a high solution degree and a consultatory function, paying attention very closely and sharing its decades-long experience.

“Cimcorp has actually constantly expanded by beginning tiny in brand-new company sections. We have actually developed one option initially, and as we have actually gotten much more expertise of our customers’ obstacles, we have actually had the ability to broaden,” states Hakala. The deep understanding of the customer’s company atmosphere is not just showed in sales and style, yet throughout the task. “In every stage, we intend to bring our experience to the table and also test the customer’s first viewpoint,” proceeds Hakala. “We want what our customer does and exactly how maybe done much better and much more effectively.”

This is precisely what Hakala desires to grow in his brand-new placement as chief executive officer. “I wish to advertise Cimcorp’s development in such a way that permits us to hang on to what we have– our cutting-edge spirit and authentic look after the customer,” he states. “A chief executive officer has a crucial function in maintaining those points aboard as the firm expands. We require to keep in mind exactly how we reached where we are today.”

From specific services to end-to-end automation

Hakala thinks automation is an unavoidable training course, instead of a passing pattern. Both the tire and grocery store retail sectors have, in the past, automated specific makers and components of their procedures. Over the last few years, automation has actually spread out throughout the centers. Business wish to have the ability to see the whole procedure at a glimpse, use analytics, enhance procedures and lead with information. Cimcorp’s very own software program and software program advancement allow the monitoring of these entities.

“We can see rapid development in automation in warehouse,” Hakala describes. “As grocery store chains streamline their procedures, the variety of things streaming via the facilities expands greatly and, concurrently, it’s challenging to locate employees to do the hefty training.”

Nature and family members are crucial for Hakala

Beyond job, Hakala suches as to flyfish, ski and snowboard. Time invested with family members and in nature are crucial components of his life. To establish himself and his abilities, he complies with a straightforward dish: “My job has actually shown me that advancement originates from paying attention. Whatever begins with paying attention, collecting details, wondering about and examining.”

Veli-Matti Hakala uses up his placement as chief executive officer of Cimcorp on 1.1.2025. Tero Peltomäki will certainly remain on as a participant of the board of supervisors. Tommi Kumlander has actually been assigned as Replacement chief executive officer, additionally beginning with 1.1.2025.