Åbo 2026-05-18: Everon Group announces today that Milja Saksi has been appointed as the new Group CEO. She will take office on June 1, 2026.
Milja Saksi brings more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare and health technology sector, with a proven track record of driving growth and leading transformational initiatives across Nordic companies.
Strong leadership for the next phase
As Everon enters its next phase of development, the company remains focused on strengthening its position in digital healthcare and care solutions and on helping customers deliver high-quality care. Under Milja’s leadership, Everon aims to continue its successful growth trajectory and further consolidate its presence in its core markets: Sweden, the United Kingdom and Finland.
Milja is known for combining strategic vision with a collaborative leadership style. Her experience includes scaling operations, improving customer outcomes through digital solutions, and guiding cross-functional teams through periods of rapid change. She will prioritize product and service innovations that meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers and patients, with an emphasis on interoperability, user-centered design and measurable care outcomes.
Strategic priorities and customer focus
Under the new leadership, Everon will continue to invest in technologies and partnerships that enable efficient, secure and person-centered care delivery. Key priorities will include enhancing digital platforms, expanding service offerings, and strengthening relationships with healthcare organizations and public-sector partners. The company will maintain its commitment to quality, compliance and data security while pursuing scalable growth opportunities across its existing markets.
Milja’s appointment underscores Everon’s ambition to combine deep clinical and technological expertise with commercial momentum. Her hands-on approach and focus on measurable results are expected to accelerate product development cycles and improve time-to-value for clients.
Acknowledging outgoing Group CEO Juha Sarsama
At the same time, Everon Group announces that current Group CEO Juha Sarsama will step down from his role at the end of May 2026.
During his tenure, Juha played a pivotal role in integrating Everon’s national organizations into a unified group and laying a solid foundation for future growth. His leadership helped streamline operations and position the company for the next stage of strategic expansion. Everon warmly thanks Juha for his dedication and accomplishments and wishes him success in his future endeavors.
Mika Suomela, Chairman of the Board at Everon Group, commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Milja Saksi to lead Everon into its next phase. Milja’s extensive track record in 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.”
Milja Saksi added: “I am very excited about this opportunity and look forward to working together with our committed employees and customers to continue developing the industry.”
Everon will begin a structured transition to ensure continuity for its customers, partners and employees. The company’s leadership team will support Milja during the handover to maintain momentum on ongoing projects and to deliver on strategic commitments across Sweden, the UK and Finland.
With this leadership change, Everon reaffirms its focus on innovation, operational excellence and trusted partnerships in the digital health space. The company’s goal is to help health and care providers improve outcomes, increase efficiency and deliver better experiences for patients through technology and services designed around real clinical needs.
For media inquiries or further information, Everon’s corporate communications team will provide official statements and updates as the new CEO assumes her responsibilities on June 1, 2026.