Turku, Finland, 18 May 2026
Everon Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Milja Saksi as its new Group CEO, effective 1 June 2026.
Milja Saksi brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and health tech industry, along with a strong track record of driving growth and transformation across Nordic companies.
Strong leadership for the next phase
As Everon enters its next phase, the company will continue to focus on strengthening its position in digital care solutions and supporting its customers in delivering high-quality care. Under Milja’s leadership, the company aims to continue its strong growth and strengthen its position in the current market in Sweden, the UK, and Finland.
“We are very pleased to welcome Milja Saksi to lead Everon into its next phase. Milja’s strong track record in driving growth and transformation, combined with her collaborative leadership style, makes her an excellent fit for Everon. We are confident that under her leadership, the company will continue to strengthen its market position and deliver long-term value for customers and stakeholders.”
— Mika Suomela, Chair of the Board, Everon Group
Acknowledgement of outgoing CEO Juha Sarsama
At the same time, Everon Group announces that current CEO Juha Sarsama will step down from his role at the end of May 2026.
During his tenure, Juha has played a key role in bringing together Everon’s country organisations into one unified group and establishing a strong foundation for future growth. Everon warmly thanks Juha for his dedication and leadership and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
“I am excited about this new possibility and look forward to working together with our dedicated people and customers to develop the whole industry further.”
— Milja Saksi
For further information, please contact:
Everon Group
Milja Saksi
milja.saksi@everon.se
+46 70 236 41 96
Mika Suomela, Chair of the Board, Everon Group
mika.suomela@versocapital.com
+358 50 483 4184
We’re thrilled to be rolling out a fully digital telecare equipment upgrade for 512 of Lancashire-based social housing provider, Progress Housing Group's independent living homes for people over the age of 55.
Our contract with Progress Housing Group runs until January 2029, ensuring that the housing provider’s independent living schemes are future-proofed and fully compliant with the signal requirements ahead of the analogue to digital switchover in January 2027.
We will be implementing our fully digital cloud-based telecare solution offering, designed for independent living settings, alongside a management platform supporting service monitoring across schemes.
Progress Housing Group tenants will benefit from an upgraded digital alarm service that supports continued safety and wellbeing, with minimal disruption in their homes. Once established on the Everon platform, PHG will have access to additional monitoring information to help identify potential incidents, such as falls, at an earlier stage and support a preventative approach to tenant safety.
Mark Smith, Director of Sales at Everon Group UK, says: ‘’This contract ensures the continued growth of Everon Group in the UK and fits our mission to deliver innovative and trusted digital living solutions that are person-centred. We are excited to support Progress Housing Group in enhancing their tenants’ quality of life as well as bolstering its digital systems ahead of the official switchover early next year.”
Tola Adesemowo. Director of Housing Operations at Progress Housing Group, adds: ‘’With the national digital switchover approaching, it is essential that we continue investing in technology that keeps our services reliable and fit for the future.
This upgrade will help ensure tenants in our independent living schemes continue to receive the support they need, while giving our teams better information to respond quickly and effectively, identifying risks earlier where additional support may be required.’’
For more information on the Everon Ecosystem, please visit: everon.net/the-ecosystem.
With the digital switchover only a few months away, 2026 is a pivotal year for the TEC sector. The care industry faces growing challenges, including an ageing population, workforce shortages, and mounting pressure on the system, intensifying the need for a shift towards fully connected communities in care.
The TSA’s annual ITEC event, which took place last month, was an opportunity for the industry to pave the way for connected communities to enable us to make a smooth digital transition. Through a series of talks, on-stand conversations and sessions, the conference spotlighted how neighbourhood-based models are reshaping integrated service delivery.
Our UK Director of Sales and Marketing, Mark Smith, reflects on the event and how effective implementation of TECS is a cornerstone to achieving a proactive future of care.
Every year at ITEC, we come away with knowledge of new trends, but it is always positive to connect with other industry leaders who are all ultimately trying to deliver the same goal: to make care a preventative practice rather than a reactive one.
I had the opportunity to host a talk in which we discussed the Scandinavian approach to community health. Everon Group has extensive experience working across the Nordic markets, where they are using their already digital network to deliver a more integrated, preventative, and locally driven care system. Our panel discussed how there is a clear potential for this system to become a reality within the UK housing and social care system.
Our products use data-led insights to help inform carers of the best next steps, allowing for people’s lives to be improved. For example, our Lyra cloud-based portal is designed to support individual care and support in any setting. Unlike traditional care monitoring systems, Lyra gives teams a single real-time view of all connected equipment, with remote over-the-air updates that help save valuable time and keeps care uninterrupted.
There is increasing momentum towards a more proactive approach, where individuals are not only supported earlier but are also more connected and engaged in their own care journeys.
Insight-led care means that data is no longer just collected, but is being used to actively inform decisions and anticipate the needs of individuals. This equips care providers with the ability to intervene earlier, improving outcomes, enabling more people to live independently, and ensuring access to support at any time of day.
Finally, conversations focused on how digital transformation is no longer an ambition; it has now become the forefront of every element of the housing and care sector. Advancements in technology are driving the design and delivery of services.
As we look ahead and prepare for the complete digital transformation, industry leaders must look to shift towards a connected community approach.
We want to support providers to feel prepared for the shift. Our Everon products are unique in that they are all cloud-based and have scheme connected capabilities, which puts us as the leader in the conversation.
Following another successful year at ITEC, we left feeling more committed and motivated than ever. The conversations that took place have only reinforced our belief that the future of care lies in building truly connected communities in which data-led insights vastly improve care. As the digital switchover approaches, Everon is proud to be at the forefront of that transition, helping care providers feel confident and prepared for the journey ahead.
Want to know more about our solutions to proactive care? Please visit: everon.net/the-ecosystem
Leading health technology provider, Everon Group, has partnered with East Kent College to offer students a comprehensive opportunity for hands-on experience, testing technology that will be used to improve and save the lives of vulnerable people.
Richard Hosier, Group Product Owner at Everon Group, is currently based 3-4 days a week at East Kent College, which comprises six campuses, to oversee the establishment of simulated care home environments. These setups will allow students to test Everon products across a virtual 10 room care home, ensuring thorough examinations in order to locate any potential faults and performance issues. The testing sessions began in January and will continue as Everon’s product vision progresses.
Approximately 150-200 students from diverse course groups, including health and social care, electrical and engineering, are utilising the simulation equipment as part of their curriculum. This varied mix of perspectives is crucial for a well-rounded assessment of the product’s functionality and user experience, as well as offering critical hands-on experience for students across course disciplines to enhance career progression.
The collaboration stems from a longstanding relationship between both Everon and East Kent College, both of whom recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement reinforces both businesses' shared commitment to delivering high-quality training, learning and employment opportunities for students across Kent.
Commenting on the partnership, Richard said: "We are excited to partner with East Kent College to enhance students' understanding of the crucial importance of thorough product testing.
“In the health technology sector, it is vital to recognise the potential risks of deploying a product directly to customers without thorough testing. This initiative is essential to ensure the quality and reliability that underpin all of our products, while also preparing the next generation of workers. These individuals will bring unique, alternative insights, benefiting from their varied academic backgrounds and their digital-native perspectives."
Jamie Weir, Chief Communications Officer at EKC Group, said: “At EKC Group, we’re so excited to be working with Everon UK. This partnership is a great example of how further education and industry can work together and create some really meaningful opportunities and experiences for the next generation.
"Our learners gain valuable skills in data, reporting, and problem‑solving, while the insights they produce help Everon UK continue refining their product. With technology transforming Health and Social Care, this project also supports our wider assistive tech ambitions and inspires learners about the opportunities in this growing sector.
"At EKC Group, we’re committed to helping local employers innovate, whether through collaborations like this, access to our facilities, or support for SMEs adopting new technologies."
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