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Meet the team: Kimmo Ahlqvist, Sales and Marketing Director – Finland, Everon Group

June 23, 2025

I’m part of Everon’s global sales team

At Everon Group, I work in the global sales organisation alongside colleagues from the UK and Sweden. I’ve been with the company since early 2023 and I am responsible for sales and marketing in Finland together with my team. Previously, I have worked in various managerial roles at other leading companies in the TEC sector.

I’ve been part of the wellness technology evolution

For the last 16 years I have spent time in the wellness technology industry, seeing the evolution from traditional nurse call and personal safety systems to today's wellness services. These services support healthcare professionals in their daily work and provide safety for people living at home or in care facilities across Finland.

My motto is that teams are led from the front

I am naturally sociable and fair and I also strive to lead my team by example.

I love my job and meeting the needs of customers

I love discussing with customers and designing services together to meet their specific needs. I believe the work that the entire Everon team does is meaningful and valuable, as it provides safety for patients and support for healthcare professionals who need it.

There’s lots of exciting changes in the sector

We are living in a transition period where artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly used in all areas of life, including care.  In addition, Finland is also in the process of implementing new legislative reforms aimed at integrating wellness technology as part of nurse staffing requirements.

I’m proud of my work…

At Everon Group I’ve been especially proud of the contract for home care safety phones in the Satakunta welfare area and their delivery within three months.

And making the most of my spare time.

In the summer, my wife and I go boating in the Turku archipelago and spend time at our summer cottage doing all sorts of enjoyable activities. In the winter, we go hiking and snowmobiling in the north. We also enjoy spending time with our seven grandchildren, doing fun activities together.

Quickfire questions

Secret to a happy working life: An open and supportive work community, as well as a balance between home and work.

Typical workday: It’s filled with customer calls, client meetings, preparing proposals, and reporting.

Favourite place: Our summer cottage. There, I can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Favourite Finnish saying: "mennään läpi vaikka harmaan kiven", which translates to "we'll go through even a gray stone." It reflects the Finnish character of not giving up, even when things get tough. 

Favourite food: all kinds of seafood because they are just so delicious.

My favourite film: The original "The Unknown Soldier" directed by Edvin Laine.

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