Sulava appoints Ira Keskitalo as CEO to lead next phase of AI-driven growth
Sulava has appointed Ira Keskitalo as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 7 April 2025. Keskitalo brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the international ICT and technology sector and is a recognized figure in the Finnish tech community. She will lead Sulava into its next phase of growth with a strong focus on AI, Copilot adoption, GenAI, AI agents, modern working habits and infrastructure, public cloud and security.
The appointment follows an extensive and inclusive recruitment process during which feedback from Sulava employees played a central role in shaping the profile and priorities for the new CEO. The process involved Sulava team members across a range of functions, geographies and levels of seniority, ensuring both cultural alignment and a shared vision for the company’s future.
Founded in the cloud, Sulava helps organisations embrace modern work, intelligent technologies and cultural transformation. As the company scales its impact, artificial intelligence has become a central pillar of its growth strategy. Under Keskitalo’s leadership, Sulava will strengthen its AI offering not only in Finland but across the entire Digital Neighborhood to better serve its 2,400 customers in the region.
Keskitalo’s appointment is focused on elevating Sulava’s strategic and commercial capabilities while staying grounded in its culture of expertise, collaboration and customer focus.
“Sulava is exceptionally well positioned for growth at a time when cloud and AI are fundamentally transforming how organisations operate,” says Keskitalo.
“With a strong foundation, deep talent and a trusted customer base, the company has a unique opportunity to lead in this next era of intelligent transformation. I’m looking forward to helping Sulava and the wider Digital Neighborhood unlock the full potential of these technologies through focused execution and collaborative innovation.”
Keskitalo joins Sulava from her recent position at VTT. Her previous leadership roles include senior positions at Nokia Networks, Microsoft, Elisa and Huawei, where she led large-scale commercial operations, transformation programmes and international growth. She is widely respected for her strategic clarity, customer-centred leadership and ability to lead through complex change.
“The most important lessons and greatest results in my career have come from working alongside talented colleagues, partners and customers. I look forward to building on Sulava’s strong legacy and working with the team to drive responsible growth and meaningful outcomes for our clients across The Digital Neighborhood.”
Sulava is a leading Microsoft-first company and a recognised Microsoft Solutions Partner, with deep expertise across the entire Microsoft ecosystem. In 2024, Sulava was named a global finalist by Microsoft in both the Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Training Services categories, underscoring its leadership in AI, workplace transformation and enterprise training.
Sulava is home to 6 of The Digital Neighborhood’s 18 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and works closely with Microsoft and the wider MVP community to drive innovation, share knowledge and deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers.
Contacts to media
Ira Keskitalo, Sulava CEO: ira.Keskitalo@sulava.com, +358 50 395 5471
Juha Heikkonen, Sulava HR & sales director and member of the board: juha.heikkonen@sulava.com, +358 50 554 1641
Rozzyn Boy, Head of Communications and Brand, The Digital Neighborhood: rozzyn.boy@thedigitalneighborhood.com