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Seidat Appoints a New CEO

13.01.2025

The Board of Directors of Seidat has appointed Kimmo Kaitala as the company’s CEO, effective January 1, 2025. The appointment is part of the strategic merger between Seidat Oy and 360Visualizer Oy, which combines the expertise and technology of the two companies. The merger is carried out through a share exchange, in which 360Visualizer’s shareholders will receive Seidat shares in return.

Kaitala brings extensive experience and a vision for international growth. He is one of the founders of 360Visualizer and served as the company’s CEO from 2013 to 2021, and after that as the Chair of the Board.

“I am honored to have earned the trust of the owners of the merging companies. I am particularly pleased that the key people from both companies, who were instrumental in shaping our goals and strategy, are fully on board. I am excited to drive Seidat’s international growth together with this excellent, skilled, and motivated team”, Kaitala states.

Kaitala is known not only for his leadership and fundraising experience in growth companies. He also currently sits on the board of a number of early-stage companies and brings Seidat broad experience in strategic leadership.

Seidat’s former CEO and founder, Paulus Perkkiö, will continue with the company as Chief Product Officer. In his new role, Perkkiö will focus on developing the product and offering, as well as enhancing the company’s competitiveness.

Teemu Hirvonen, the former CEO of 360Visualizer Oy, will continue at Seidat as Chief Commercial Officer. Hirvonen will be responsible for sales and marketing activities, as well as driving international growth.

More information:

Paulus PerkkiöCPO, Founder

+358 50 3249248paulus@seidat.com