Simo Leisti

Simo Leisti is a seasoned executive currently serving as the Group CEO of Futurice since October 2021, where leadership focuses on integrating strategy, design, engineering, and data to enhance organizational resilience. Previously, Simo was the Managing Director at Fujitsu Finland from October 2016 to October 2021, driving the company's transformation into a new digital era. Prior to Fujitsu, Simo held the position of General Manager for Cisco Finland and Baltics from September 2010 to September 2016, overseeing sales operations and strategic objectives. Earlier career experiences include roles at IBM and Andritz Oy, where Simo gained extensive expertise in sales management and marketing. Simo holds a Master of Engineering degree in Business Administration and Management from LUT University, earned between September 1997 and December 2003.