Company founder Mr. Tatu Ylönen to become Strategic Advisor to the Company
The founder of SSH Communications Security Oyj, Mr. Tatu Ylönen, steps down from the Executive Management team of the parent company and becomes a Strategic Advisor to the company, effective March 1st, 2018.
In his new role, Tatu continues as a key spokesperson for SSH at events, in media, and in social media and acts as a Strategic Advisor to the company to support the strategic development of SSH. Tatu will also retain a strategic role in the US business of the company as the Executive Chairman of SSH Communications Security Inc. (the US subsidiary of SSH Communications Security Oyj). Tatu will also remain a member of the Board of Directors of SSH.
The CEO of SSH, Ms. Kaisa Olkkonen says: “It is impossible to overstate the importance of Tatu to SSH. Not only is he the inventor of the SSH protocol and the founder of the company, but he is also one of the few true visionaries of the cybersecurity industry. In his new role, Tatu will continue contributing to the development and growth of SSH, while at the same time have time for research and innovation for new exciting technologies in the cyber security realm. I look forward to working with Tatu in his new role.”
SSH appoints a new Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Niklas Nordström (39 years) has been appointed as the CFO of SSH Communications Security from March 19, 2018 onwards. Niklas has nearly 15 years of experience in different areas in finance and administration. He has held senior positions in finance at Suunto, Tieto, and PNM Holding, most recently serving as the CFO of Biohit Oyj.
Niklas holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK and a Bachelor of Economics, Accounting and Finance degree from the Inholland University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
"Niklas brings to SSH the experience and drive to further develop our financial and management systems and be a key member of our Executive Management Team on our continuing transformation journey. I welcome Niklas on board and look forward to working closely with him”, says Kaisa Olkkonen, Chief Executive Officer of SSH Communications Security.
SSH announces a new Executive Management team (from March 1, 2018)
Executive management team of SSH Communications Security consists of:
- Kaisa Olkkonen, Chief Executive Officer
- Simo Karkkulainen, Chief Digital Officer
- Jussi Löppönen, Head of PrivX Business Program and Product Management
- Jussi Mononen, Business Development
- Niklas Nordström, Chief Financial Officer (from March 19, 2018)
- Rami Raulas, Sales, EMEA and APAC
- Markku Rossi, Chief Technology Officer
- Joe Scaff, USA Operations and Customer Services
SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORPORATION
Kaisa Olkkonen
CEO
For further information, please contact:
Kaisa Olkkonen, CEO, tel. +358 40 579 5216
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SSH Communications Security
SSH Communications Security is a leading provider of enterprise cybersecurity solutions that monitor, control, and automate trusted access to critical data. The company’s long track record of innovation includes Secure Shell (SSH) – one of the world’s most widely used network security protocols. Customers worldwide trust our flagship Universal SSH Key Manager® and other solutions to manage access, while greatly reducing costs and compliance risks. The Company sells direct through offices in North America, Europe and Asia and through a global network of certified partners. The company’s shares (SSH1V) are quoted on the NASDAQ Helsinki Ltd. For more information, visit www.ssh.com.
