Jukka Tapaninen is an accomplished executive with extensive leadership experience in the technology and software industries. Currently, Tapaninen serves as CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board at Aiforia Technologies, while also holding board positions with QPR Software Plc, weVision, and MeshWorks Wireless Oy. Previous roles include Vice President and Managing Director of International Alliances at Pegasystems and Chairman of the Board at Addoro Ab, where Tapaninen successfully redefined the company's strategy and facilitated its acquisition. Additionally, Tapaninen has held senior positions at SAP and Basware, contributing significantly to business development and market growth. Tapaninen holds a Master of Science in Economics from The Helsinki School of Economics.