Cimcorp Names Veli-Matti Hakala New CEO

Current CEO Tero Peltomäki will pass the baton to Hakala in January 2025

Cimcorp, a leading innovator in logistics automation, has appointed Veli-Matti Hakala as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Hakala joined Cimcorp in 2016 and has grown within the company from sales to management, most recently serving as Executive Vice President. In his new position, Hakala will maintain Cimcorp’s positive culture and hands-on innovation as the company grows. Current CEO, Tero Peltomäki, will retire after a long and noteworthy career, continuing as a member of Cimcorp’s board of directors.

With over 25 years of experience in industry and technology, Hakala will leverage his expertise to cultivate growth in both the company and its clientele. These objectives apply to grocery retail and tire plant logistics, two areas that Cimcorp has branched out to in recent years. The foundation for this success has been Cimcorp’s core technology and software that function in different segments. Additionally, Cimcorp’s Service business, as a cross-cutting organization, has the potential to be one of the key enablers of growth.

As CEO, Hakala is committed to maintaining a high level of service as the company grows. Cimcorp brings a deep understanding of each client’s business environment that extends from the initial sales and design phases through the duration of the project. The Cimcorp team plays a consultative role, listening closely and sharing decades-long experience.

According to Hakala, automation is an inevitable course in Cimcorp’s core sectors, and the company’s end-to-end capabilities will be crucial for clients’ success. In the past, both the tire and grocery retail industries have automated individual machines and parts of their operations. In recent years, automation has spread throughout the facilities. Companies want to be able to see their entire operation with one look, utilize analytics, optimize processes, and lead with data. Cimcorp’s own software and software development enable the management of these entities.

In addition to Hakala’s promotion, Cimcorp has also appointed Tommi Kumlander as Deputy CEO and Jarno Honkanen as VP, Solutions & Technology, effective January 1, 2025.

For more information, visit https://cimcorp.com.