Ari Suokas

Ari Suokas serves as Chief Financial Officer at Elematic, focusing on executing growth strategies while overseeing Finance, HR, and IT functions since January 2023. Previously, extensive experience at UPM - The Biofore Company involved roles such as Director Business Control & Strategy for UPM Timber, where strategic planning and business development initiatives were key responsibilities. Other roles included Director Financial Control, Program Director for establishing a Business Services Hub, and various finance management positions. Earlier career stages included consultancy at PwC and Deloitte, as well as functional controlling at Metsä Tissue. Educational credentials comprise a Master of Science in Industrial Management from Tampere University of Technology and a Business Performance Diploma from Stockholm School of Economics.