Ari-Pekka Paananen

Ari-Pekka Paananen possesses extensive experience in the healthcare information technology sector, currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at the Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialue since January 2023. Previous roles include CIO at Kanta-Häme Central Hospital from October 2016 to December 2022, and ICT Architect at PIRKANMAAN SAIRAANHOITOPIIRI from December 2014 to October 2016. Earlier career highlights feature a sales leadership position at HC Finland and notable roles at Tieto HC&W Oy and Doctorex Oy, focusing on sales and customer management in healthcare technology. Paananen's foundational experience includes significant roles at Secgo Group Oy and Tampereen yliopistollinen sairaala, where responsibilities involved technology management and system development. An educational background in ICT from Tampere University of Technology strengthens Paananen's expertise in the field.