Juha Sarsama has been appointed CEO of Everon Group as of July 1, 2023.
Everon is the European market leader in digital grouped living solutions for the elderly. Everon has been providing digital solutions since 2007 in Finland and Sweden and were introduced into the UK in 2019. Our work demonstrates that we can provide tailored solutions that are being used across 70,000+ clients across 3 countries.
Juha Sarsama has a Master of Laws and until recently, worked as the CEO of Ilmatar Energy. Prior to this, Juha worked for several years as the CEO of the Finnish publicly-listed private equity investor Panostaja Oyj. He is also chairman of the board of the publicly listed law firm Fondia Oyj and a member of the board of Business Finland Venture Capital Oy.
Commenting on the appointment, Mika Suomela, chairman of Everon's board and partner of Verso Capital said: "Juha's experience and know-how in managing and growing growth companies into leading international companies in their field is perfectly suited to Everon's rapid growth as one of the leading suppliers of technology solutions for elderly care in Europe”.
Commenting on his appointment Juha Sarsama said: "Everon's solutions enable better living for the elderly. The solutions are also important from the perspective of the national economy due to the growing population of the elderly in the western world. The positive impact of what we’re doing is apparent and I am proud to join Everon's journey and be part of a great organisation".
About Everon
Everon is the European market leader in digital grouped living solutions. Through significant investment in innovation over many years, our flexible, wireless, open platform provides personalised, trusted, and sustainable solutions that enhance life.
Everon uniquely invests 10% of its revenue in research and development pa. All systems can be quickly configured to suit specific client requirements in any care setting including care homes, assisted living, or at home.
Health, housing, and care partners can be reassured of the utmost quality, value for money, and future-proofed investment. With cloud-based, secure data sharing, our systems enable one holistic view and deliver proactive service models.
Everon UK is excited to announce that we are Cyber Essentials certified.
Our certification continues to demonstrate our commitment to ensure that we have adequate measures to secure our IT against cyber-attack.
The Cyber Essentials Accreditation represents the UK Governments' minimum baseline standard for Cyber Security in the UK.
The assessment protects against a wide variety of the most common cyber attacks.
Our certification gives us and our customers peace of mind that our defenses will protect against the vast majority of common cyber attacks simply because these attacks are looking for targets that do not have the Cyber Essentials technical controls in place.
To learn more about our commitment to excellent industry standards click here:https://everon.net/blog/everon-uk-awarded-tsa-quality-standards-framework-qsf-status/
With the analogue to digital transition well on the way, it is crucial to have a risk register in place.
A risk register is a living document that identifies and assesses potential risks and provides a plan to mitigate them.
The transition from analogue to digital technology presents a number of risks, including data breaches, loss of data, and system downtime. These risks can significantly impact patient care and compromise patient safety. Therefore, having a robust risk register is essential to ensure that risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated to minimize the impact of any potential problems.
In addition to the risks mentioned above, there are other potential risks that must be considered during the analogue to digital transition, such as compatibility issues between different systems, inadequate cybersecurity measures, and human error.
A thorough risk register should take all of these risks into account and provide a plan to mitigate them.
To ensure that the risk register is effective, it should include a detailed analysis of potential risks, their likelihood, and their impact on the system. It should also outline the measures that will be taken to mitigate each risk, the person responsible for implementing these measures, and the timeline for implementation. Furthermore, the risk register should be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that it remains relevant and up to date.
Here are some of the reasons why a risk register is important. We’ve created an acronym to help (IPMMI):
Overall, a comprehensive and well-maintained risk register is vital during the ongoing transition from analogue to digital. By identifying and assessing potential risks and providing a plan to mitigate them, a risk register can help minimize the impact of potential problems on patient care and safety. This will ensure a smooth transition thereby reducing the likelihood of costly and disruptive problems.
If you would like to speak to Everon about supporting your transition from analogue to digital, you can do so here: https://everon.net/solutions/
It is with great sadness that we must inform you that Markus Merne, Everon’s founder and CEO has passed away following a tragic accident.
Markus was not only a valued colleague and visionary within the assisted living arena, but he was also a friend, whose friendship was valued highly by everyone at Everon UK.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences for this tragic event go out to Markus’s family, friends, and colleagues.
